How to Pronounce Titter

To pronounce "titter", say TITT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɪtɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈtɪtɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “titter”

"titter" has 2 syllables: titt-er. It rhymes with bitter and litter, if that helps it stick.

What does titter mean?

noun

  1. A nervous or somewhat repressed giggle.

verb

  1. To laugh or giggle in a somewhat subdued or restrained way, as from nervousness or poorly-suppressed amusement.
  2. To teeter; to seesaw.

Synonyms

snicker

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Words that rhyme with titter

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bitterlittercritterglitterfritterchitterjittertwittertransmitterbabysitteraglittershitter

Related words

giggleteeheeteheetwittersnitterchucklesnigglesnigger

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "titter"?▾

"Titter" has 2 syllables: titt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "titter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "titter" is /ˈtɪtɚ/.

What does "titter" mean?▾

Titter: A nervous or somewhat repressed giggle.

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