How to Pronounce Bitch

To pronounce "bitch", say BITCH — one syllable, IPA /bɪt͡s/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɪt͡s/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bitch”

"bitch" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with pitch and rich, if that helps it stick.

What does bitch mean?

noun

  1. (dog-breeding) A female dog or other canine, particularly a recent mother.

    “My bitch just had puppies; they're so cute!”

  2. A promiscuous woman, slut, whore.

verb

  1. To behave or act as a bitch.
  2. To criticize spitefully, often for the sake of complaining rather than in order to have the problem corrected.

    “All you ever do is bitch about the food I cook for you!”

Synonyms

gripegrumblekvetchmoanwhingepain in the assstinkertoughiebadmouthslag off

Words that rhyme with bitch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pitchrichhitchbewitchkitschwitchwhichenrichswitchstitchtwitchglitch

Related words

beefcuntsquawkkickgripebackbitehagharpy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bitch"?▾

"Bitch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bitch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bitch" is /bɪt͡s/.

What does "bitch" mean?▾

Bitch: (dog-breeding) A female dog or other canine, particularly a recent mother.

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