How to pronounce tizzy
Say it like TIZ-ee. Tizzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIZ).
- TIZ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tizzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tizzy
American and British speakers say tizzy in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪzi/ in the US and /ˈtɪzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIZ-ee.
What does tizzy mean?
- A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.“to be in a tizzy”
Where does tizzy come from?
Unknown. American, 1935.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tizzy
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Questions about saying tizzy
How do you pronounce tizzy?
Say TIZ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪzi/. In British English it is /ˈtɪzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tizzy?
Tizzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIZ). Broken into parts: TIZ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say tizzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪzi/ and the British form is /ˈtɪzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.