How to pronounce tithe
Say it like TYTH. Tithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tithe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tithe
American and British speakers say tithe in essentially the same way: /taɪð/ in the US and /taɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYTH.
What does tithe mean?
- A contribution to one's religious community or congregation of worship (notably to the LDS church).
- A small part or proportion.
- To pay something as a tithe.
- To pay a tithe upon something.
- To pay a tithe; to pay a 10% tax
Where does tithe come from?
From Middle English tithe, tythe, tethe, from Old English tēoþa, tēoða, teogoþa (in verb senses via Middle English tithen, tythen, tethen, from Old English tēoþian, teogoþian), from a proposed Proto-Germanic *tehunþô, *tehundô (“a tenth”),
Words that rhyme with tithe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tithe.
Questions about saying tithe
How do you pronounce tithe?
Say TYTH. The American pronunciation is /taɪð/. In British English it is /taɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tithe?
Tithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say tithe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taɪð/ and the British form is /taɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.