How to Pronounce Teetotal

To pronounce "teetotal", say TEET-ot-al — 3 syllables, IPA /tiːˈtəʊtəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/tiːˈtəʊtəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “teetotal”

"teetotal" has 3 syllables: teet-ot-al.

What does teetotal mean?

noun

  1. One who abstains from drinking alcohol.

adjective

  1. Abstinent from alcohol; never drinking alcohol.
  2. Opposed to the drinking of alcohol.

Synonyms

pioneerteetotaleron the wagonstraightedge

Antonyms

alcoholicdipsomaniacdrunkard

Related words

soberdryalcohollessdramlessabstemiousboozelessabstinentteatless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "teetotal"?▾

"Teetotal" has 3 syllables: teet · ot · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "teetotal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "teetotal" is /tiːˈtəʊtəl/.

What does "teetotal" mean?▾

Teetotal: One who abstains from drinking alcohol.

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