How to pronounce titivate
Say it like TIT-ih-vayt. Titivate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT).
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- TIT
- ih
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titivate 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of titivate
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TIT-ih-vayt.
What does titivate mean?
- To make small improvements or alterations to (one's appearance etc.); to add some finishing touches to, to spruce up or touch up.
Where does titivate come from?
A modification of the earlier spelling tidivate, perhaps based on tidy + -vate, on the pattern of words such as cultivate and renovate.
Questions about saying titivate
How do you pronounce titivate?
Say TIT-ih-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪtɪveɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtɪtɪveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titivate?
Titivate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT). Broken into parts: TIT · ih · vayt.
Is titivate 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 /ˈtɪtɪveɪt/ (TIT-ih-vayt).