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How to pronounce rita

Say it like REE-tuh. Rita has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE).

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US American/ˈritə/REE-tuh
UK British/ˈriːtə/REE-tuh
  • REE
  • tuh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rita pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
  2. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of rita

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: REE-tuh.

What does rita mean?

noun
  1. Alternative form of rta (“Vedic principle”).
  2. Alternative form of ritha (“fish”)

Words that rhyme with rita

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rita.

Questions about saying rita

How do you pronounce rita?

Say REE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈritə/. In British English it is /ˈriːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rita?

Rita has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REE). Broken into parts: REE · tuh.

Is rita 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 /ˈriːtə/ (REE-tuh).

Pronunciation from CMUdict and Britfone; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).