How to pronounce sagitta
Say it like suh-JIT-uh. Sagitta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIT).
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- suh
- JIT
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sagitta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sagitta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-JIT-uh.
What does sagitta mean?
- The keystone of an arch.
- The distance from a point in a curve to the chord; also, the versed sine of an arc; so called from its resemblance to an arrow resting on the bow and string.
- The larger of the two otoliths, or earbones, found in most fishes.
Where does sagitta come from?
Borrowing from Latin sagitta (“an arrow, shaft, bolt”).
Words that rhyme with sagitta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sagitta.
Questions about saying sagitta
How do you pronounce sagitta?
Say suh-JIT-uh. The American pronunciation is /səˈdʒɪtə/. In British English it is /səˈdʒɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sagitta?
Sagitta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIT). Broken into parts: suh · JIT · uh.
Is sagitta 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 /səˈdʒɪtə/ (suh-JIT-uh).