How to pronounce spitz
Say it like SPITS. Spitz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spitz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spitz
American and British speakers say spitz in essentially the same way: /spɪts/ in the US and /spɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPITS.
What does spitz mean?
- Any of several Nordic breeds of dog such as the Pomeranian or Samoyed.
Where does spitz come from?
From German Spitz, from spitz (“pointed”); so called from the tapering shape of its muzzle.
Words that rhyme with spitz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spitz.
Questions about saying spitz
How do you pronounce spitz?
Say SPITS. The American pronunciation is /spɪts/. In British English it is /spɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spitz?
Spitz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPITS.
Do Americans and Brits say spitz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɪts/ and the British form is /spɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.