To pronounce "chitin", say CHIT-in — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
chitin
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CHIT-in
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"chitin" has 2 syllables: chit-in. It rhymes with button and chiton, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: chiton — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Chitin" has 2 syllables: chit · in.
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