How to pronounce ditty
Say it like DIT-ee. Ditty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT).
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- DIT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ditty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ditty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DIT-ee.
What does ditty mean?
- A short, simple verse or song.
- A saying or utterance, especially one that is short and frequently repeated.
Where does ditty come from?
From Middle English dite, ditee, from Old French ditie or dité, from ditier, from Latin dictāre (participle dictatus).
Words that rhyme with ditty
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Questions about saying ditty
How do you pronounce ditty?
Say DIT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪti/. In British English it is /ˈdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ditty?
Ditty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT). Broken into parts: DIT · ee.
Is ditty 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 /ˈdɪti/ (DIT-ee).