How to pronounce mitten
Say it like MIT-un. Mitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT).
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- MIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mitten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mitten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIT-un.
What does mitten mean?
- A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.
- The paw of a cat or dog that is of a different color from the main body.
- A romantic rejection; dismissal of a lover.
- To dress in mittens; to put a mitten on.
Where does mitten come from?
From Middle English myteyne, from Old French mitaine (Modern French mitaine), of unclear origin; possibly from mite, miste (“playful name for cat”) + -aine.
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Words that rhyme with mitten
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Questions about saying mitten
How do you pronounce mitten?
Say MIT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈmɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mitten?
Mitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT). Broken into parts: MIT · un.
Is mitten 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 /ˈmɪtən/ (MIT-un).