How to pronounce ritz
Say it like RITS. Ritz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ritz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ritz
American and British speakers say ritz in essentially the same way: /rɪts/ in the US and /rɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: RITS.
What does ritz mean?
- A display of ostentatious elegance.
- To behave in an ostentatiously elegant manner.
Where does ritz come from?
Back-formation from ritzy.
Words that rhyme with ritz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ritz.
Questions about saying ritz
How do you pronounce ritz?
Say RITS. The American pronunciation is /rɪts/. In British English it is /rɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ritz?
Ritz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RITS.
Do Americans and Brits say ritz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪts/ and the British form is /rɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.