The word "teetery-bender" is an uncommon term that refers to someone who is unsteady, unstable, or unbalanced. The phonetic transcription of the word is /ˈtiːtərɪ ˌbɛndər/. The first syllable "tee" is pronounced as "t-e-e" with a long vowel sound, while the second syllable "tery" contains a schwa sound in the middle. The final syllable "bender" is pronounced as "b-e-n-d-er" with stress on the second syllable. This word is not commonly used, but it can be useful in describing someone who is prone to physical instability.