How to pronounce pitta
Say it like PIT-uh. Pitta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
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US American/ˈpɪtə/PIT-uh
UK British/ˈpɪtə/PIT-uh
- PIT
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pitta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIT-uh.
What does pitta mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of pita.
- Any passerine belonging to the taxonomic family Pittidae.
- The dosha composed of fire and water
Questions about saying pitta
How do you pronounce pitta?
Say PIT-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtə/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitta?
Pitta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · uh.
Is pitta 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 /ˈpɪtə/ (PIT-uh).