To pronounce "tight-fisted", say TIGHTF-ist-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"tight-fisted" has 3 syllables: tightf-ist-ed.
adjective
"Tight-fisted" has 3 syllables: tightf · ist · ed.
Tight-fisted: Reluctant to spend money; miserly or stingy
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