How to pronounce wittier
Say it like WIT-ee-er. Wittier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT).
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US American/ˈwɪtiɚ/WIT-ee-er
UK British/ˈwɪtiə/WIT-ee-uh
- WIT
- ee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wittier 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of wittier
- 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-ee-uh.
What does wittier mean?
adjective
- comparative form of witty: more witty How to pronounce witty
Questions about saying wittier
How do you pronounce wittier?
Say WIT-ee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wittier?
Wittier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIT). Broken into parts: WIT · ee · er.
Is wittier 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 /ˈwɪtiə/ (WIT-ee-uh).