How to pronounce knitwear
Say it like NIT-wair. Knitwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT).
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- NIT
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knitwear 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of knitwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIT-wair.
What does knitwear mean?
- knitted garments
Where does knitwear come from?
From knit + -wear.
Questions about saying knitwear
How do you pronounce knitwear?
Say NIT-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪtˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈnɪtˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knitwear?
Knitwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT). Broken into parts: NIT · wair.
Is knitwear 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 /ˈnɪtˌwɛə/ (NIT-wair).