How to Pronounce "tty"
word
ˈtiˌtiˌwaɪ
TEE-tee-wy
ˈtiːˌtiːˌwaɪ
TEE-tee-wy
Definition
'TTY' stands for 'teletype' or 'teletypewriter.' It originally referred to early devices for sending typed messages, and is now often used in technology to mean a computer terminal or a special device for text communication, especially for people with hearing or speech difficulties.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtiˌtiˌwaɪ
British English
ˈtiːˌtiːˌwaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-tee-wy
UK
TEE-tee-wy
Listen in Context
A TTY was one of the first devices to send typed messages over a distance.
On Linux, you can use the command line through a TTY terminal.
Many deaf people use a TTY to communicate over the phone.
The error message said 'no TTY present,' so I couldn't log in.