How to pronounce ritzy
Say it like RIT-see. Ritzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIT).
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- RIT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ritzy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ritzy
American and British speakers say ritzy in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪtsi/ in the US and /ˈrɪtsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIT-see.
What does ritzy mean?
- Elegant and luxurious.
Where does ritzy come from?
From the Ritz Hotels of New York, London, etc (now Ritz-Carlton Hotels) + -y, from Ritz hotel founder César Ritz, from southern Switzerland.
Questions about saying ritzy
How do you pronounce ritzy?
Say RIT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪtsi/. In British English it is /ˈrɪtsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ritzy?
Ritzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIT). Broken into parts: RIT · see.
Do Americans and Brits say ritzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪtsi/ and the British form is /ˈrɪtsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.