How to pronounce twitty
Say it like TWIT-ee. Twitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIT).
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- TWIT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twitty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of twitty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TWIT-ee.
What does twitty mean?
- Silly, foolish, ineffectual.
- Nervous.
Where does twitty come from?
From twit[face] (“a fool, an idiot”, noun) + -y (adjectival suffix).
Words that rhyme with twitty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twitty.
Questions about saying twitty
How do you pronounce twitty?
Say TWIT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtwɪti/. In British English it is /ˈtwɪtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twitty?
Twitty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TWIT). Broken into parts: TWIT · ee.
Is twitty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈtwɪtiː/ (TWIT-ee).