How to Pronounce Tis

To pronounce "tis", say TIS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

TIS

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💡 Tip for remembering “tis”

"tis" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with whiz and whizz, if that helps it stick.

What does tis mean?

noun

  1. A syllable used in solfège to represent the seventh note of a major scale.

noun

  1. The good luck plant, Cordyline fruticosa, an evergreen shrub.

Synonyms

si

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Words that rhyme with tis

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whizwhizzwizquizfizzdoesbizfrizzmslizchandeliersriz

Related words

tesititaniumaststayahsitmetis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tis"?▾

"Tis" has one syllable.

What does "tis" mean?▾

Tis: A syllable used in solfège to represent the seventh note of a major scale.

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