How to pronounce nitty
Say it like NIT-ee. Nitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT).
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- NIT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nitty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NIT-ee.
What does nitty mean?
- Foolish, inane.
- A dope fiend, a druggie.
- detailed or specific; fastidious, fussy, nit-picky.
- Of a poker player: playing in an overly cautious and reactive manner.
Where does nitty come from?
The origin of the noun sense (“dope fiend, druggie”) is unknown, but could refer to a person who is under the influence of drugs to the extent that he or she is careless about personal hygiene and unkempt.
Words that rhyme with nitty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nitty.
Questions about saying nitty
How do you pronounce nitty?
Say NIT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪti/. In British English it is /ˈnɪtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitty?
Nitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT). Broken into parts: NIT · ee.
Is nitty 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 /ˈnɪtiː/ (NIT-ee).