How to pronounce titillating
Say it like TIT-uh-lay-ting. Titillating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT).
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- TIT
- uh
- lay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titillating 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of titillating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TIT-uh-lay-ting.
What does titillating mean?
- present participle and gerund of titillate. How to pronounce titillate
- Pleasantly and sensually exciting.
- Arousing.
Questions about saying titillating
How do you pronounce titillating?
Say TIT-uh-lay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪtəˌleɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪtəˌleɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titillating?
Titillating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT). Broken into parts: TIT · uh · lay · ting.
Is titillating 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 /ˈtɪtəˌleɪtɪŋ/ (TIT-uh-lay-ting).