How to pronounce quitters
Say it like KWIT-erz. Quitters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT).
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- KWIT
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quitters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of quitters
- 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-uz.
What does quitters mean?
- plural of quitter How to pronounce quitter
Words that rhyme with quitters
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quitters.
Questions about saying quitters
How do you pronounce quitters?
Say KWIT-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quitters?
Quitters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT). Broken into parts: KWIT · erz.
Is quitters 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 /ˈkwɪtəz/ (KWIT-uz).