How to pronounce sitter
Say it like SIT-er. Sitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sitter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SIT-uh.
What does sitter mean?
- Someone who sits, e.g. for a portrait.
- One employed to watch or tend something; a babysitter, housesitter, petsitter, etc.“It's always such a pain to get a sitter on short notice.”
- A sitting room.
Where does sitter come from?
From Middle English sitter, sittere, syttare, equivalent to sit + -er.
Words that rhyme with sitter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sitter.
Questions about saying sitter
How do you pronounce sitter?
Say SIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sitter?
Sitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · er.
Is sitter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsɪtə/ (SIT-uh).