How to pronounce witticist
Say it like WIT-ih-sist. Witticist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT).
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- WIT
- ih
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Witticist 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of witticist
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WIT-ih-sist.
What does witticist mean?
- A person who frequently uses witticisms.
Where does witticist come from?
Derived from witticism, with + -ist.
Questions about saying witticist
How do you pronounce witticist?
Say WIT-ih-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in witticist?
Witticist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT). Broken into parts: WIT · ih · sist.
Is witticist 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 /ˈwɪtɪsɪst/ (WIT-ih-sist).