How to pronounce bittily
Say it like BIT-ih-lee. Bittily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
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- BIT
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bittily 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bittily
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BIT-ih-lee.
What does bittily mean?
- In a bitty way.
Where does bittily come from?
From bitty + -ly.
Words that rhyme with bittily
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bittily.
Questions about saying bittily
How do you pronounce bittily?
Say BIT-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪtɪli/. In British English it is /ˈbɪtɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bittily?
Bittily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · ih · lee.
Is bittily 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 /ˈbɪtɪli/ (BIT-ih-lee).