How to pronounce bitterer
Say it like BIT-uh-rer. Bitterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
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US American/ˈbɪtərɚ/BIT-uh-rer
UK British/ˈbɪtərə/BIT-uh-ruh
- BIT
- uh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bitterer 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bitterer
- 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: BIT-uh-ruh.
What does bitterer mean?
adjective
- comparative form of bitter: more bitter How to pronounce bitter
Questions about saying bitterer
How do you pronounce bitterer?
Say BIT-uh-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪtərɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪtərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bitterer?
Bitterer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · uh · rer.
Is bitterer 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 /ˈbɪtərə/ (BIT-uh-ruh).