How to pronounce shitten
Say it like SHIT-un. Shitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT).
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- SHIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shitten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of shitten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHIT-un.
What does shitten mean?
- disgusting; contemptible.
- To soil with shit; make shitty.
Words that rhyme with shitten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shitten.
Questions about saying shitten
How do you pronounce shitten?
Say SHIT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shitten?
Shitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT). Broken into parts: SHIT · un.
Is shitten 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 /ˈʃɪtən/ (SHIT-un).