How to Pronounce "titanic"
word
/taɪˈtænɪk/
ty-TA-nik
/taɪtˈænɪk/
ty-TA-nik
Definition
Extremely large, powerful, or impressive in size or scope. Also refers to the RMS Titanic, the famous ship that sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg.
IPA Transcription
American English
/taɪˈtænɪk/
British English
/taɪtˈænɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ty-TA-nik
UK
ty-TA-nik
Listen in Context
The Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.
Building the dam required a titanic effort.
The two companies are locked in a titanic battle for market share.
It took a titanic amount of willpower not to eat that entire cake.