How to pronounce titubate
Say it like TIT-yuu-bayt. Titubate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT).
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- TIT
- yuu
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titubate 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.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- baytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of titubate
American and British speakers say titubate in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪtjʊbeɪt/ in the US and /ˈtɪtjʊbeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIT-yuu-bayt.
What does titubate mean?
- To stutter, stammer.
Where does titubate come from?
From Latin titubatus, past participle of titubare (“to stagger, totter”).
Questions about saying titubate
How do you pronounce titubate?
Say TIT-yuu-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪtjʊbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtɪtjʊbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titubate?
Titubate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIT). Broken into parts: TIT · yuu · bayt.
Do Americans and Brits say titubate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪtjʊbeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtɪtjʊbeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.