How to pronounce atwitter
Say it like uh-TWIT-er. Atwitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWIT).
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- uh
- TWIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atwitter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TWITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of atwitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-TWIT-uh.
What does atwitter mean?
- twittering
- nervously excited
Where does atwitter come from?
From a- + twitter.
Words that rhyme with atwitter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of atwitter.
Questions about saying atwitter
How do you pronounce atwitter?
Say uh-TWIT-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈtwɪtɚ/. In British English it is /əˈtwɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atwitter?
Atwitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWIT). Broken into parts: uh · TWIT · er.
Is atwitter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈtwɪtə/ (uh-TWIT-uh).