How to pronounce twitching
Say it like TWICH-ing. Twitching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWICH).
- TWICH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twitching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWICHSay 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 twitching
American and British speakers say twitching in essentially the same way: /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWICH-ing.
What does twitching mean?
- present participle and gerund of twitch How to pronounce twitch
- The motion of something that twitches.
- Birdwatching by people (twitchers) who travel long distances to see rare species or add a new species to a personal list.
- Using a horse team to pull logs.
- That twitches.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with twitching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twitching.
Questions about saying twitching
How do you pronounce twitching?
Say TWICH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twitching?
Twitching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWICH). Broken into parts: TWICH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say twitching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.