How to pronounce quickwitted
Say it like kwik-WIT-id. Quickwitted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIT).
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- kwik
- WIT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quickwitted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- WITSay 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 quickwitted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kwik-WIT-id.
What does quickwitted mean?
- Mentally keen and alert.“She was far too quick-witted to miss the implications of what he was saying.”
Where does quickwitted come from?
Compound of quick + witted.
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Questions about saying quickwitted
How do you pronounce quickwitted?
Say kwik-WIT-id. The American pronunciation is /ˌkwɪˈkwɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkwɪˈkwɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quickwitted?
Quickwitted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIT). Broken into parts: kwik · WIT · id.
Is quickwitted 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 /ˌkwɪˈkwɪtɪd/ (kwik-WIT-id).