How to pronounce shitting
Say it like SHIT-ing. Shitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT).
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- SHIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shitting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SHIT-ing.
What does shitting mean?
- the elimination of fecal waste through the anus
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- defecation
Words that rhyme with shitting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shitting.
Questions about saying shitting
How do you pronounce shitting?
Say SHIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shitting?
Shitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHIT). Broken into parts: SHIT · ing.
Is shitting 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 /ˈʃɪtɪŋ/ (SHIT-ing).