How to pronounce whitten
Say it like WIT-un. Whitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT).
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- WIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whitten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of whitten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WIT-un.
What does whitten mean?
- Any of several small trees having leaves that are white and downy underneath.
Where does whitten come from?
English, used in mid-16th century; variant of whiting.
Words that rhyme with whitten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of whitten.
Questions about saying whitten
How do you pronounce whitten?
Say WIT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whitten?
Whitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT). Broken into parts: WIT · un.
Is whitten 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 /ˈwɪtən/ (WIT-un).