How to pronounce itsy
Say it like IT-see. Itsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce itsy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Itsy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ITSay 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 itsy
American and British speakers say itsy in essentially the same way: /ˈɪtsi/ in the US and /ˈɪtsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: IT-see.
What does itsy mean?
- Very small; itty
Where does itsy come from?
Baby-talk form of little + -sy.
Words that rhyme with itsy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of itsy.
Questions about saying itsy
How do you pronounce itsy?
Say IT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪtsi/. In British English it is /ˈɪtsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in itsy?
Itsy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IT). Broken into parts: IT · see.
Do Americans and Brits say itsy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪtsi/ and the British form is /ˈɪtsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.