How to pronounce witan
Say it like WIT-un. Witan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT).
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- WIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Witan 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 witan
- 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 witan mean?
- The Anglo-Saxon national council or witenagemot.
Where does witan come from?
Learned borrowing from Old English witan, plural of wita (“wise man”).
Words that rhyme with witan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of witan.
Questions about saying witan
How do you pronounce witan?
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 witan?
Witan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT). Broken into parts: WIT · un.
Is witan 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).