How to pronounce fitter
Say it like FIT-er. Fitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT).
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- FIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fitter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIT-uh.
What does fitter mean?
- A person who fits or assembles something.“a fitter of clothing, or of machinery”
- An epileptic.
- A coal broker who conducts the sales between the owner of a coal pit and the shipper.
- comparative form of fit: more fit How to pronounce fit“An exercise bike won't make you fitter if you never find time to use it.”
Where does fitter come from?
From fit (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with fitter
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Questions about saying fitter
How do you pronounce fitter?
Say FIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fitter?
Fitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIT). Broken into parts: FIT · er.
Is fitter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪtə/ (FIT-uh).