How to Pronounce Tottering

To pronounce "tottering", say TOTT-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

TOTT-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “tottering”

"tottering" has 3 syllables: tott-er-ing. It rhymes with slaughtering and watering, if that helps it stick.

What does tottering mean?

verb

  1. To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

    “The baby tottered from the table to the chair.”

  2. To be on the brink of collapse.

noun

  1. The movement of one who totters.

adjective

  1. Unsteady, precarious or rickety.
  2. Unstable, insecure or wobbly.

Synonyms

reelstaggerswayteetertoddleprecariousricketyshakyunsafeunstable

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Words that rhyme with tottering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slaughteringwateringscotteringwotring

Related words

totteryunsteadyunstablefalteringteeterwobblyshakytottlish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tottering"?▾

"Tottering" has 3 syllables: tott · er · ing.

What does "tottering" mean?▾

Tottering: To walk, move or stand unsteadily or falteringly; threatening to fall.

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