How to pronounce twisty
Say it like TWIS-tee. Twisty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIS).
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- TWIS
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twisty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of twisty
American and British speakers say twisty in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪsti/ in the US and /ˈtwɪsti/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWIS-tee.
What does twisty mean?
- Characterised by a twist or twists; twisting.“lost in a twisty labyrinth”
- Something that is twisty, such as a road
- A strand of hair twisted together in a braid-like fashion
- A collapsible element having a marker such as a small triangle that rotates between horizontal and vertical positions to indicate whether the content is currently hidden or expanded.
Where does twisty come from?
From twist + -y.
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Words that rhyme with twisty
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Questions about saying twisty
How do you pronounce twisty?
Say TWIS-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪsti/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twisty?
Twisty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIS). Broken into parts: TWIS · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say twisty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪsti/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪsti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.