How to pronounce titular
Say it like TICH-uh-ler. Titular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TICH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtɪtʃəlɚ/TICH-uh-ler
UK British/ˈtɪtjʊlə/TIT-yuu-luh
- TICH
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TICHSay 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of titular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIT-yuu-luh.
What does titular mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, being, derived from, or having a title.
- Existing in name only; nominal.
- Named or referred to in the title.“Macbeth is a titular character.”
- One who holds a title.
- The person from whom a church takes its special name; distinguished from a patron, who must be canonized or an angel.
Where does titular come from?
Borrowed from Middle French titulaire, from Latin titulāris, from titulus (“title”).
Questions about saying titular
How do you pronounce titular?
Say TICH-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪtʃəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪtjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titular?
Titular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TICH). Broken into parts: TICH · uh · ler.
Is titular 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 /ˈtɪtjʊlə/ (TIT-yuu-luh).