How to pronounce quittor
Say it like KWIT-er. Quittor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT).
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- KWIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quittor 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 quittor
- 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 quittor mean?
- A chronic abscess, or fistula of the coronet, in a horse's foot, resulting from inflammation of the tissues investing the coffin bone.
Where does quittor come from?
From Middle English quiter, quitere, quitoure, quiture, quytur, whitour, from Old French cuiture, quiture, probably from Latin coctura.
Words that rhyme with quittor
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Words that sound like quittor
Questions about saying quittor
How do you pronounce quittor?
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 quittor?
Quittor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIT). Broken into parts: KWIT · er.
Is quittor 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).
What words sound the same as quittor?
Quittor sounds the same as quitter in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.