How to pronounce knitting
Say it like NIT-ing. Knitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT).
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- NIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knitting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of knitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NIT-ing.
What does knitting mean?
- present participle and gerund of knit How to pronounce knit
- The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.“I find knitting very relaxing.”
- Material that has been, or is being knitted.“She put down her knitting and went to answer the phone.”
- overhead electrification wires, OHLE
Where does knitting come from?
From Middle English knyttynge; equivalent to knit + -ing.
Words that rhyme with knitting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knitting.
Questions about saying knitting
How do you pronounce knitting?
Say NIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knitting?
Knitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT). Broken into parts: NIT · ing.
Is knitting 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 /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ (NIT-ing).