How to pronounce tittle
Say it like TIT-ul. Tittle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT).
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- TIT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tittle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tittle
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TIT-ul.
What does tittle mean?
- Any small dot, stroke, or diacritical mark, especially if part of a letter, or of a letter-like abbreviation; in particular, the dots over the Latin letters i and j.
- A small, insignificant amount (of something); a modicum or speck.
- To chatter.
Where does tittle come from?
From Middle English tytle, titel, titele, from Anglo-Norman titil, titule and Medieval Latin titulus (“small stroke, diacritical mark, accent”), from Latin titulus (“title”).
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Words that rhyme with tittle
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Questions about saying tittle
How do you pronounce tittle?
Say TIT-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪtəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tittle?
Tittle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT). Broken into parts: TIT · ul.
Is tittle 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 /ˈtɪtəl/ (TIT-ul).