How to Pronounce Bitter

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɪtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bitter”

"bitter" has 2 syllables: bitt-er. It rhymes with titter and litter, if that helps it stick.

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

What does bitter mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.
  2. A type of beer heavily flavored with hops.

verb

  1. To make bitter.

adjective

  1. Having an acrid taste (usually from a basic substance).

    “The coffee tasted bitter.”

  2. Harsh, piercing or stinging.

Synonyms

EPAEnglish pale alejaded

Antonyms

optimistic

Words that rhyme with bitter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titterlittercritterglitterfritterchitterjittertwittertransmitterbabysitteraglittershitter

Related words

acerbacerbicacridacrimoniousacidpainfulsorrowfulresentful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bitter"?▾

"Bitter" has 2 syllables: bitt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "bitter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bitter" is /ˈbɪtə/.

What does "bitter" mean?▾

Bitter: (usually in the plural bitters) A liquid or powder, made from bitter herbs, used in mixed drinks or as a tonic.

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