How to pronounce ts
Say it like TEE-es. Ts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ts. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TEE
- es
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of ts
American and British speakers say ts in essentially the same way: /ˈtiˌɛs/ in the US and /ˈtiːˌɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-es.
What does ts mean?
- plural of t
Words that rhyme with ts
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ts.
Questions about saying ts
How do you pronounce ts?
Say TEE-es. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌɛs/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ts?
Ts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · es.
Do Americans and Brits say ts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiˌɛs/ and the British form is /ˈtiːˌɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.