How to pronounce quitter
Say it like KWIT-er. Quitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT).
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- KWIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quitter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KWIT-uh.
What does quitter mean?
- Matter flowing from a wound or sore; pus.
- Alternative spelling of quittor (“fistulous wound at the top of a horse's foot”).
- One who gives in.“Winners never quit and quitters never win.”
- One who succeeds in desisting from a vice, especially smoking, drinking, or drugging.“Quitters are winners! If you can't quit on the first try, hang in there and try to quit again!”
- To suppurate; ooze with pus.
Where does quitter come from?
From Middle English quitter, from Anglo-Norman quiture, quyture et al., specialized use of quiture (“burn mark, burning”), from the participle stem of cuire (“to cook”), or from Latin coctura (“cooking”).
Words that rhyme with quitter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quitter.
Questions about saying quitter
How do you pronounce quitter?
Say KWIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quitter?
Quitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT). Broken into parts: KWIT · er.
Is quitter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkwɪtə/ (KWIT-uh).