How to Pronounce Teeter

To pronounce "teeter", say TEET-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtiːtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtiːtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “teeter”

"teeter" has 2 syllables: teet-er. It rhymes with meter and peter, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: teater, teter — easy to mix up when writing.

What does teeter mean?

noun

  1. A teeter-totter or seesaw.

verb

  1. To tilt back and forth on an edge.

    “He teetered on the brink of the precipice.”

  2. To be indecisive.

    “We teetered on the fence about buying getaway tickets and missed the opportunity.”

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Words that rhyme with teeter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meterpeterbeaterskeeterpraetorammetermetreheatercheatergreeterseedeatercentimeter

Related words

totterseesawwobbletotteringharttotterstitterteeter-totter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teeter"?▾

"Teeter" has 2 syllables: teet · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "teeter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teeter" is /ˈtiːtə/.

What does "teeter" mean?▾

Teeter: A teeter-totter or seesaw.

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