How to pronounce titillation
Say it like tit-ih-LAY-shun. Titillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- tit
- ih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titillation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- titGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of titillation
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tit-ih-LAY-shun.
What does titillation mean?
- A pleasurable or sexually exciting sensation.
- The process or outcome of titillating.
Where does titillation come from?
Borrowed from Latin tītillātiō, tītillātiōnem.
Words that rhyme with titillation
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Questions about saying titillation
How do you pronounce titillation?
Say tit-ih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titillation?
Titillation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: tit · ih · LAY · shun.
Is titillation 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 /ˌtɪtɪˈleɪʃən/ (tit-ih-LAY-shun).