How to pronounce jitters
Say it like JIT-erz. Jitters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIT).
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- JIT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jitters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of jitters
- 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-uz.
What does jitters mean?
- plural of jitter How to pronounce jitter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of jitter How to pronounce jitter
Words that rhyme with jitters
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jitters.
Questions about saying jitters
How do you pronounce jitters?
Say JIT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jitters?
Jitters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JIT). Broken into parts: JIT · erz.
Is jitters 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 /ˈdʒɪtəz/ (JIT-uz).