How to pronounce mittens
Say it like MIT-unz. Mittens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT).
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US American/ˈmɪtənz/MIT-unz
UK British/ˈmɪtənz/MIT-unz
- MIT
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mittens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mittens
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIT-unz.
What does mittens mean?
noun
- plural of mitten How to pronounce mitten
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mitten How to pronounce mitten
Questions about saying mittens
How do you pronounce mittens?
Say MIT-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪtənz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mittens?
Mittens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIT). Broken into parts: MIT · unz.
Is mittens 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 /ˈmɪtənz/ (MIT-unz).