How to pronounce titubant
Say it like TIT-uh-bunt. Titubant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT).
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- TIT
- uh
- bunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titubant 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- buntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of titubant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TIT-uh-bunt.
What does titubant mean?
- stumbling, staggering; with the movement of one who is tipsy
Where does titubant come from?
From French titubant, present participle of tituber, from Latin titubāre (“falter”).
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Questions about saying titubant
How do you pronounce titubant?
Say TIT-uh-bunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪtəbənt/. In British English it is /ˈtɪtəbənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titubant?
Titubant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT). Broken into parts: TIT · uh · bunt.
Is titubant 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 /ˈtɪtəbənt/ (TIT-uh-bunt).