Tiante is spelled as /tiːˈænteɪ/. The word comes from the French "attente" meaning "waiting". It is often used in dance forms where a dancer waits for their turn to perform solo. The word is pronounced with a long "e" vowel sound followed by a short "a". The "t" sounds like a "t" and the "n" is pronounced with the tongue at the top of the mouth. The "e" at the end is pronounced with a schwa sound.