How to pronounce knitter
Say it like NIT-er. Knitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT).
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- NIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knitter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NITSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of knitter
- 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: NIT-uh.
What does knitter mean?
- A person or a machine that knits.
Where does knitter come from?
From Middle English knytter, knettere, equivalent to knit + -er.
Words that rhyme with knitter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knitter.
Questions about saying knitter
How do you pronounce knitter?
Say NIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knitter?
Knitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT). Broken into parts: NIT · er.
Is knitter 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 /ˈnɪtə/ (NIT-uh).