How to pronounce chitter
Say it like CHIT-er. Chitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIT).
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- CHIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chitter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of chitter
- 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: CHIT-uh.
What does chitter mean?
- To make a series of high-pitched sounds; to twitter, chirp or chatter.“It was a beautifully sunny day and beetles could be heard chittering loudly in the rose garden by the side of the path made out of antique bricks.”
Where does chitter come from?
From Middle English chiteren, chitren, cheteren.
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Words that rhyme with chitter
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Questions about saying chitter
How do you pronounce chitter?
Say CHIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chitter?
Chitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIT). Broken into parts: CHIT · er.
Is chitter 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 /ˈtʃɪtə/ (CHIT-uh).