How to pronounce pitting
Say it like PIT-ing. Pitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT).
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- PIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIT-ing.
What does pitting mean?
- The formation of pits on a surface because of corrosion.
- The digging of a pit.“Test pittings were carried out prior to the main excavation.”
- present participle and gerund of pit How to pronounce pit
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Words that rhyme with pitting
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Questions about saying pitting
How do you pronounce pitting?
Say PIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitting?
Pitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIT). Broken into parts: PIT · ing.
Is pitting 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 /ˈpɪtɪŋ/ (PIT-ing).