How to pronounce bitten
Say it like BIT-un. Bitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
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- BIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bitten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bitten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BIT-un.
What does bitten mean?
- past participle of bite How to pronounce bite“My dog has never bitten anyone before.”
- That has received a bite.“the postman's bitten leg”
- Abruptly cut off, as roots or leaves may be.
Where does bitten come from?
Morphologically bit + -en.
Words that rhyme with bitten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bitten.
Questions about saying bitten
How do you pronounce bitten?
Say BIT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈbɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bitten?
Bitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · un.
Is bitten 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 /ˈbɪtən/ (BIT-un).