How to pronounce bitty
Say it like BIT-ee. Bitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbɪti/BIT-ee
UK British/ˈbɪti/BIT-ee
- BIT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bitty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bitty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BIT-ee.
What does bitty mean?
adjective
- Containing bits; fragmented.
- Very small.
- Alternative form of bittie.
Where does bitty come from?
From bit + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with bitty
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Questions about saying bitty
How do you pronounce bitty?
Say BIT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪti/. In British English it is /ˈbɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bitty?
Bitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIT). Broken into parts: BIT · ee.
Is bitty 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 /ˈbɪti/ (BIT-ee).