How to pronounce ettin
Say it like ET-in. Ettin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ET).
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- ET
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ettin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ettin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ET-in.
What does ettin mean?
- A giant with two heads.
Where does ettin come from?
From Middle English eten, etend, from Old English eoten (“giant, monster, enemy”), from Proto-West Germanic *etun, from Proto-Germanic *etunaz (“giant, glutton”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁ed- (“to eat”).
Questions about saying ettin
How do you pronounce ettin?
Say ET-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛtɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɛtɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ettin?
Ettin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ET). Broken into parts: ET · in.
Is ettin 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 /ˈɛtɪn/ (ET-in).