How to pronounce bitters
Say it like BIT-erz. Bitters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
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US American/ˈbɪtɚz/BIT-erz
UK British/ˈbɪtəz/BIT-uz
- BIT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bitters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bitters
- 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-uz.
What does bitters mean?
noun
- plural of bitter How to pronounce bitter
- A liquid used in mixed drinks or as a tonic into which bitter herbs have been steeped (it can also be found in powdered form for adding to mixed drinks).“tonic water dashed with bitters”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bitter How to pronounce bitter
Questions about saying bitters
How do you pronounce bitters?
Say BIT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bitters?
Bitters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · erz.
Is bitters 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 /ˈbɪtəz/ (BIT-uz).