How to pronounce twit
Say it like TWIT. Twit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- TWIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of twit
American and British speakers say twit in essentially the same way: /twɪt/ in the US and /twɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWIT.
What does twit mean?
- To blame or reproach (someone), especially in a good-natured or teasing manner; also, to ridicule or tease (someone).
- To ignore or kill file (a user on a bulletin board system).
- To blame or reproach, especially in a good-natured or teasing manner.
- A jibe, reproach, or taunt, especially one made in a good-natured or teasing manner.
- An annoying or foolish person.
- Used to represent the short, high-pitched call of a small bird, or a similar sound made by something else: cheep, tweet.
Where does twit come from?
The noun is probably derived from the verb, although it is attested in print earlier.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with twit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twit.
Questions about saying twit
How do you pronounce twit?
Say TWIT. The American pronunciation is /twɪt/. In British English it is /twɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twit?
Twit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TWIT.
Do Americans and Brits say twit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /twɪt/ and the British form is /twɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.