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