Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tiktok

/ˈtɪkˌtɑk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.46 in modern English

Syllables
tik-tok
IPA
/ˈtɪkˌtɑk/
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A small video that can be viewed online, particularly one hosted on TikTok.

Informal

noun

A TikTok account.

Informal

verb

To upload a video of something to TikTok.

Transitive verb

verb

To search for and view on TikTok.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

From tick-tock.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtɪkˌtɑk/
  • British English: /ˈtɪkˌtɒk/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Derived Forms

Phrases

TikTok soldier -Tok Twit-Tok

Frequently Paired Words

Synonyms

Questions

How do you pronounce tiktok?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɪkˌtɑk/.
What does tiktok mean?
A video-sharing social media platform.
Where does tiktok come from?
From tick-tock.

How to pronounce tiktok

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “tiktok”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈtɪkˌtɑk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “tiktok”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “tiktok” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.