How to pronounce kitty
Say it like KIT-ee. Kitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIT).
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- KIT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kitty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of kitty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KIT-ee.
What does kitty mean?
- the combined stakes of the betters
- the cumulative amount involved in a game (such as poker)
- young domestic cat
Where does kitty come from?
Etymology 1 sense 2 (“vulva and/or vagina”) is probably modeled after the use of pussy to refer to the body part, from the appearance of an unshaven vulva.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with kitty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kitty.
Questions about saying kitty
How do you pronounce kitty?
Say KIT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɪti/. In British English it is /ˈkɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kitty?
Kitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KIT). Broken into parts: KIT · ee.
Is kitty 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 /ˈkɪti/ (KIT-ee).