How to pronounce fidgety
Say it like FIJ-ih-tee. Fidgety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIJ).
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- FIJ
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fidgety pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of fidgety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIJ-ih-tee.
What does fidgety mean?
- Having, or pertaining to, a tendency to fidget; restless.
Where does fidgety come from?
From fidget + -y.
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Questions about saying fidgety
How do you pronounce fidgety?
Say FIJ-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪdʒɪti/. In British English it is /ˈfɪdʒɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fidgety?
Fidgety has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIJ). Broken into parts: FIJ · ih · tee.
Is fidgety 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 /ˈfɪdʒɪti/ (FIJ-ih-tee).