To pronounce "teeter-totter", say TEET-ert-ott-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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TEET-ert-ott-er
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"teeter-totter" has 4 syllables: teet-ert-ott-er. It rhymes with teetertotter, if that helps it stick.
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"Teeter-totter" has 4 syllables: teet · ert · ott · er.
Teeter-totter: A seesaw; a piece of playground equipment consisting of a long board with seats at either end, with a pivot point in the center.
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