How to pronounce nitwit
Say it like NIT-wit. Nitwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT).
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- NIT
- wit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitwit 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.
- witKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nitwit
American and British speakers say nitwit in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪtwɪt/ in the US and /ˈnɪtwɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIT-wit.
What does nitwit mean?
- A scatterbrained or stupid person.
Where does nitwit come from?
First attested in the 1910s in the US Northeast.
Questions about saying nitwit
How do you pronounce nitwit?
Say NIT-wit. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪtwɪt/. In British English it is /ˈnɪtwɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitwit?
Nitwit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIT). Broken into parts: NIT · wit.
Do Americans and Brits say nitwit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪtwɪt/ and the British form is /ˈnɪtwɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.