How to pronounce titi
Say it like TEE-tee. Titi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of titi
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TEE-tee.
What does titi mean?
- Any New World monkey of the subfamily Callicebinae, native to South America, distinguished by their long soft fur.
- Mutton bird.
- A tree of the southern United States (Cliftonia monophylla) having glossy leaves and racemes of fragrant white flowers succeeded by one-seeded drupes.
- Any tree of the related genus Cyrilla.
Words that rhyme with titi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of titi.
Questions about saying titi
How do you pronounce titi?
Say TEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiti/. In British English it is /ˈtiːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titi?
Titi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · tee.
Is titi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtiːti/ (TEE-tee).