How to pronounce kittiwake
Say it like KIT-ih-wayk. Kittiwake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIT).
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- KIT
- ih
- wayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kittiwake 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- waykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kittiwake
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KIT-ih-wayk.
What does kittiwake mean?
- Either of two small gulls in the genus Rissa of the family Laridae that nest in colonies on sea cliffs and spend the winter on the open ocean.
- the black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), no other kittiwake being found in Europe.
Where does kittiwake come from?
Originally Scots, imitative of the bird's call.
Questions about saying kittiwake
How do you pronounce kittiwake?
Say KIT-ih-wayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪtɪˌweɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkɪtɪˌweɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kittiwake?
Kittiwake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIT). Broken into parts: KIT · ih · wayk.
Is kittiwake 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 /ˈkɪtɪˌweɪk/ (KIT-ih-wayk).