The spelling of the word "titivator" may seem peculiar at first glance, but it follows the rules of English phonetics. The first syllable, "ti," is pronounced with a short "i" sound, as in "tip." The next syllable, "ti," contains the same vowel sound but is elongated. The following syllable, "va," is pronounced with a short "a" sound, as in "cat." Finally, the last syllable, "tor," is pronounced as it is spelled, with a short "o" sound, as in "pot." Together, the word is pronounced "titi-vey-tor."