How to pronounce jitterbugging
Say it like JIT-er-buhg-ing. Jitterbugging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIT).
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- JIT
- er
- buhg
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jitterbugging pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JITSay 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.
- buhgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jitterbugging
- 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: JIT-uh-buhg-ing.
What does jitterbugging mean?
- present participle and gerund of jitterbug How to pronounce jitterbug
Questions about saying jitterbugging
How do you pronounce jitterbugging?
Say JIT-er-buhg-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪtɚˌbʌɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪtəˌbʌɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jitterbugging?
Jitterbugging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIT). Broken into parts: JIT · er · buhg · ing.
Is jitterbugging 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 /ˈdʒɪtəˌbʌɡɪŋ/ (JIT-uh-buhg-ing).