How to pronounce stitching
Say it like STICH-ing. Stitching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STICH).
- STICH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stitching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STICHSay 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 stitching
American and British speakers say stitching in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STICH-ing.
What does stitching mean?
- Stitches, collectively.“The stitching is coming undone on this shirt.”
- Synonym of z-fighting.
- present participle and gerund of stitch How to pronounce stitch
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Words that rhyme with stitching
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Questions about saying stitching
How do you pronounce stitching?
Say STICH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stitching?
Stitching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STICH). Broken into parts: STICH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say stitching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.