How to pronounce tidbit
Say it like TID-bit. Tidbit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TID).
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- TID
- bit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tidbit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tidbit
American and British speakers say tidbit in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪdˌbɪt/ in the US and /ˈtɪdˌbɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TID-bit.
What does tidbit mean?
- A part of poultry when prepared as food
- A tasty morsel (of food).
- A short item of news, gossip, or information.
Where does tidbit come from?
From Old English tid (“fond, tender, nice”) + English bit (“morsel”).
Questions about saying tidbit
How do you pronounce tidbit?
Say TID-bit. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪdˌbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtɪdˌbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tidbit?
Tidbit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TID). Broken into parts: TID · bit.
Do Americans and Brits say tidbit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪdˌbɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtɪdˌbɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.