Ts

Definition of Ts

The word 'ts' is not a word in English. It is a sound found in some languages, such as Chinese and Japanese, to represent a sharp intake of breath.

How should Ts divide into syllables

The word 'ts' has only one syllable. It contains two consonants, 't' and 's', and no vowels.

Part of Speech - Ts

When someone is surprised, they might make a sound like 'tsk tsk' or 'tsk ts' to show disapproval.

Sentences with Ts

• The sound 'ts' is used in some languages to represent a sharp intake of breath.
• In Chinese, the sound 'ts' is used to represent a falling tone.
• Japanese has several words that use the sound 'ts', such as 'tsunami' and 'tsukemono'.
• The sound 'ts' can also be used to represent the sound of a whip cracking.
• Some people use the sound 'tsk tsk' to show disapproval.
• When someone is surprised, they might make a sound like 'tsk tsk' or 'tsk ts' to show disapproval.
• The sound 'ts' can be used to represent a dental click, which is made by pressing the tongue against the back of the teeth and then quickly pulling it away.
• The sound 'ts' can also be used to represent a glottal stop, which is made by briefly closing the vocal cords.
• In some languages, the sound 'ts' is used to represent a voiceless alveolar affricate, which is made by briefly stopping the airflow with the tongue against the alveolar ridge before releasing it with a burst of air.
• The sound 'ts' can be used to represent the sound of a sharp object hitting a hard surface.

Quotes with Ts

• 'Tsk tsk,' said the teacher, shaking her head disapprovingly.
• 'Tsunami' is a Japanese word that uses the sound 'ts'.
• 'Tsukemono' is a Japanese word that refers to pickled vegetables.
• 'Tsk tsk,' said the mother, scolding her child for misbehaving.
• The sound of the whip cracking echoed through the canyon: 'ts-ts-ts-ts-ts-ts-ts-ts!'
• 'Tsk tsk,' said the old man, annoyed at the loud music coming from the neighboring apartment.
• 'Ts' is a sound that is used in many different languages.
• The sound of the dental click 'ts' is often used to express disbelief or surprise.
• The sound of the glottal stop 'ts' is often used in beatboxing.
• The sound 'ts' is often used in onomatopoeic words to represent a sharp sound.

Number of characters in Ts

2 ( t, s )

Unique letters in Ts

2 ( t, s )

Ts Backwards

st

Phonetic Transcription of Ts

IPA (International): ˈti:ˈes

ARA (American): ˈtiˈɛs

EPA (English): ˈti:ˈes

TIY-EH-S