How to Pronounce Tightfisted

To pronounce "tightfisted", 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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Syllables

11

Letters

TIGHTF-ist-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “tightfisted”

"tightfisted" has 3 syllables: tightf-ist-ed. It rhymes with twisted and insisted, if that helps it stick.

What does tightfisted mean?

adjective

  1. Reluctant to spend money; miserly or stingy

Synonyms

pinchfist

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Words that rhyme with tightfisted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twistedinsistedpersistedenlistedlistedassistedresistedconsistedcoexistedexistedunlistedunassisted

Related words

closefistedstingyungeneroushardfistedclose-handedtightlacedtight-arsedtightlipped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tightfisted"?▾

"Tightfisted" has 3 syllables: tightf · ist · ed.

What does "tightfisted" mean?▾

Tightfisted: Reluctant to spend money; miserly or stingy

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