Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ts

/tˈiˈɛs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.67 in modern English

Syllables
ts
IPA
/tˈiˈɛs/
2
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
2
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Abbreviation of transsexual.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Abbreviation of transcript.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of tough shit.

Colloquial; Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of tropical storm.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of technical standard.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Initialism of technical specification.

Countable; Uncountable

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Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

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Questions

How do you pronounce ts?
The recorded pronunciation is /tˈiˈɛs/.
What does ts mean?
Abbreviation of transsexual.

How to pronounce ts

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