How to pronounce smitten
Say it like SMIT-un. Smitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMIT).
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- SMIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Smitten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SMITSay 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 smitten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SMIT-un.
What does smitten mean?
- Affected by an act of smiting.
- Made irrationally enthusiastic.
- In love.
- past participle of smite. How to pronounce smite
Where does smitten come from?
From Middle English smiten, from Old English smiten, ġesmiten, from Proto-Germanic *smitanaz, past participle of Proto-Germanic *smītaną (“to hurl; fling”), equivalent to smite + -en (past participle ending).
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Words that rhyme with smitten
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Questions about saying smitten
How do you pronounce smitten?
Say SMIT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈsmɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈsmɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in smitten?
Smitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SMIT). Broken into parts: SMIT · un.
Is smitten 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 /ˈsmɪtən/ (SMIT-un).