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How to pronounce bitey

Say it like BY-tee. Bitey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbaɪti/BY-tee
UK British/ˈbaɪti/BY-tee
  • BY
  • tee
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Bitey pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
  2. teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of bitey

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: BY-tee.

What does bitey mean?

adjective
  1. Inclined to bite.
  2. Having a sharp or spicy flavor.
noun
  1. An animal that bites or stings.

Where does bitey come from?

From bite + -y (suffix forming adjectives).

Words that rhyme with bitey

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bitey.

Questions about saying bitey

How do you pronounce bitey?

Say BY-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪti/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in bitey?

Bitey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · tee.

Is bitey pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbaɪti/ (BY-tee).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).