How to pronounce titillate
Say it like TIT-uh-layt. Titillate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT).
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- TIT
- uh
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titillate 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of titillate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TIT-uh-layt.
What does titillate mean?
- To stimulate or excite sensually.“The dancer titillated her audience with gyrations and suggestive movements.”
Where does titillate come from?
From Latin tītillātus, from tītillāre (“to tickle”).
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Questions about saying titillate
How do you pronounce titillate?
Say TIT-uh-layt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪtəˌleɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtɪtəˌleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titillate?
Titillate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT). Broken into parts: TIT · uh · layt.
Is titillate 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 /ˈtɪtəˌleɪt/ (TIT-uh-layt).