How to pronounce tithing
Say it like TY-thing. Tithing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tithing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tithing
American and British speakers say tithing in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪðɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtaɪðɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TY-thing.
What does tithing mean?
- The tithe given as an offering to the church.
- The payment of tithes.
- The collection of tithes.
- present participle and gerund of tithe How to pronounce tithe
Where does tithing come from?
From Middle English tithyng, from Old English tēoþung or tēoðung, from tēoða (“a tithe”) + -ing (suffix forming patronymics and diminutives) and tēoþian (“to tithe”) + -ung (suffix forming verbal nouns).
Words that rhyme with tithing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tithing.
Questions about saying tithing
How do you pronounce tithing?
Say TY-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪðɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪðɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tithing?
Tithing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · thing.
Do Americans and Brits say tithing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪðɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪðɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.