How to Pronounce Bitting

To pronounce "bitting", say BITT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

BITT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “bitting”

"bitting" has 2 syllables: bitt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.

What does bitting mean?

verb

  1. To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).

verb

  1. To put round the bitts.

    “to bitt the cable, in order to fasten it or to slacken it gradually, which is called veering away”

noun

  1. The part of a key that engages the tumblers to activate the lock

Synonyms

key bit

Words that rhyme with bitting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwittingunremittingflittingbefittingsplittingemittingquittingknittinggettinggrittingpermittingomitting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bitting"?▾

"Bitting" has 2 syllables: bitt · ing.

What does "bitting" mean?▾

Bitting: To put a bridle upon; to put the bit in the mouth of (a horse).

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