How to Pronounce Bitten

To pronounce "bitten", say BITT-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɪtn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɪtn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bitten”

"bitten" has 2 syllables: bitt-en. It rhymes with smitten and kitten, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bitton — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bitten mean?

verb

  1. To cut into something by clamping the teeth.

    “As soon as you bite that sandwich, you'll know how good it is.”

  2. To hold something by clamping one's teeth.

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Words that rhyme with bitten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smittenkittenwrittenmittenfrostbittenhandwrittenunwrittentypewrittenrewrittenoverwritten

Related words

injuredstungbaitbrokencheapcutgrabbedhooked

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bitten"?▾

"Bitten" has 2 syllables: bitt · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "bitten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bitten" is /ˈbɪtn̩/.

What does "bitten" mean?▾

Bitten: To cut into something by clamping the teeth.

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