How to pronounce titter
Say it like TIT-er. Titter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT).
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- TIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of titter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TIT-uh.
What does titter mean?
- To laugh or giggle in a somewhat subdued or restrained way, as from nervousness or poorly-suppressed amusement.
- A nervous or somewhat repressed giggle.
Where does titter come from?
First attested in the 1610s.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with titter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of titter.
Questions about saying titter
How do you pronounce titter?
Say TIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titter?
Titter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT). Broken into parts: TIT · er.
Is titter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɪtə/ (TIT-uh).