How to pronounce dittany
Say it like DIT-uh-nee. Dittany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT).
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- DIT
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dittany pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dittany
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DIT-uh-nee.
What does dittany mean?
- A labiate plant of species Origanum dictamnus, formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; dittany of Crete.
- A fragrant plant in the rue family, Dictamnus albus.
- False dittany (Pseudodictamnus mediterraneus, syn. Ballota pseudodictamnus)
Words that rhyme with dittany
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Questions about saying dittany
How do you pronounce dittany?
Say DIT-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪtəni/. In British English it is /ˈdɪtəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dittany?
Dittany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT). Broken into parts: DIT · uh · nee.
Is dittany 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 /ˈdɪtəni/ (DIT-uh-nee).