How to pronounce title
Say it like TY-tul. Title has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Title pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of title
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TY-tul.
What does title mean?
- a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with“Title 8 provided federal help for schools”
- the name of a work of art or literary composition etc.“he looked for books with the word `jazz' in the title”“he refused to give titles to his paintings”
- a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work“the novel had chapter titles”
- give a title to
- designate by an identifying term“They styled their nation `The Confederate States'”
Where does title come from?
From Middle English title, titel, from Old English titul (“title, heading, superscription”), from Latin titulus (“title, inscription”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with title
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of title.
Questions about saying title
How do you pronounce title?
Say TY-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in title?
Title has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · tul.
Is title 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 /ˈtaɪtəl/ (TY-tul).