How to pronounce slitting
Say it like SLIT-ing. Slitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIT).
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- SLIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slitting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLITSay 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 slitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SLIT-ing.
What does slitting mean?
- present participle and gerund of slit How to pronounce slit
- The act by which something is slit.
Words that rhyme with slitting
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Questions about saying slitting
How do you pronounce slitting?
Say SLIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈslɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈslɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slitting?
Slitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLIT). Broken into parts: SLIT · ing.
Is slitting 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 /ˈslɪtɪŋ/ (SLIT-ing).