How to pronounce witter
Say it like WIT-er. Witter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT).
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- WIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Witter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of witter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WIT-uh.
What does witter mean?
- To speak at length on a trivial subject.“She got home and started wittering about some religious cult she’d just heard about.”
Words that rhyme with witter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of witter.
Questions about saying witter
How do you pronounce witter?
Say WIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in witter?
Witter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT). Broken into parts: WIT · er.
Is witter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɪtə/ (WIT-uh).