How to pronounce pitted
Say it like PIT-id. Pitted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
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- PIT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pitted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIT-id.
What does pitted mean?
- Having a surface marked by pits; pockmarked or alveolate.
- Having had the pits removed.
- Provided with one or more inspection pits. (of a maintenance area)
- simple past and past participle of pit How to pronounce pit
Words that rhyme with pitted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pitted.
Questions about saying pitted
How do you pronounce pitted?
Say PIT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitted?
Pitted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · id.
Is pitted 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 /ˈpɪtɪd/ (PIT-id).