How to pronounce titfer
Say it like TIT-fer. Titfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT).
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US American/ˈtɪtfɚ/TIT-fer
UK British/ˈtɪtfə/TIT-fuh
- TIT
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titfer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of titfer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIT-fuh.
What does titfer mean?
noun
- A hat.
Where does titfer come from?
Short for tit for tat.
Questions about saying titfer
How do you pronounce titfer?
Say TIT-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪtfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪtfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titfer?
Titfer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT). Broken into parts: TIT · fer.
Is titfer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɪtfə/ (TIT-fuh).