How to pronounce ditties
Say it like DIT-eez. Ditties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT).
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US American/ˈdɪtiz/DIT-eez
UK British/ˈdɪtiz/DIT-eez
- DIT
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ditties 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ditties
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DIT-eez.
What does ditties mean?
noun
- plural of ditty How to pronounce ditty
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ditty How to pronounce ditty
Questions about saying ditties
How do you pronounce ditties?
Say DIT-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˈdɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ditties?
Ditties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT). Broken into parts: DIT · eez.
Is ditties 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 /ˈdɪtiz/ (DIT-eez).