How to pronounce chitty
Say it like CHIT-ee. Chitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtʃɪti/CHIT-ee
UK British/ˈtʃɪti/CHIT-ee
- CHIT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chitty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chitty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: CHIT-ee.
What does chitty mean?
adjective
- Full of chits or sprouts.
- Afflicted with warts or pimples.
- Childish; like a baby.
- Like a pert young girl; impudent.
- A small note, such as a pass or voucher slip; any scrip; a company chit.
Where does chitty come from?
From chit (“sprout”) + -y.
Words that rhyme with chitty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chitty.
Questions about saying chitty
How do you pronounce chitty?
Say CHIT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɪti/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chitty?
Chitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHIT). Broken into parts: CHIT · ee.
Is chitty 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 /ˈtʃɪti/ (CHIT-ee).