How to pronounce ditzy
Say it like DIT-see. Ditzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT).
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- DIT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ditzy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ditzy
American and British speakers say ditzy in essentially the same way: /ˈdɪtsi/ in the US and /ˈdɪtsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DIT-see.
What does ditzy mean?
- Silly or scatterbrained, usually of a young woman.
Where does ditzy come from?
Since early 1800s commonly used by Pennsylvania Dutch (Penslfawnisch Deitsch); possibly a borrowing from dialectal German dutzig, also dützig, ditzig (“numb, dazed, dizzy, as after having been punched; dull, stupid”), from dialectal dutzen
Words that rhyme with ditzy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ditzy.
Questions about saying ditzy
How do you pronounce ditzy?
Say DIT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪtsi/. In British English it is /ˈdɪtsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ditzy?
Ditzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIT). Broken into parts: DIT · see.
Do Americans and Brits say ditzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɪtsi/ and the British form is /ˈdɪtsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.