How to pronounce items
Say it like EYE-tumz. Items has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪtəmz/EYE-tumz
UK British/ˈaɪtəmz/EYE-tumz
- EYE
- tumz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Items pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tumzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of items
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EYE-tumz.
What does items mean?
noun
- plural of item How to pronounce item
- third-person singular simple present indicative of item How to pronounce item
Questions about saying items
How do you pronounce items?
Say EYE-tumz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪtəmz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪtəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in items?
Items has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · tumz.
Is items 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 /ˈaɪtəmz/ (EYE-tumz).