How to Pronounce Gittern

To pronounce "gittern", say GITT-ern — 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

GITT-ern

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💡 Tip for remembering “gittern”

"gittern" has 2 syllables: gitt-ern. It rhymes with flittern and cittern, if that helps it stick.

What does gittern mean?

noun

  1. A small, quill-plucked, gut-strung musical instrument, most commonly with three to four strings in doubles courses; it is a flat-backed predecessor of the guitar, and it originated around the 13th century, coming to Europe via Moorish Spain.

verb

  1. To play on the gittern.

Synonyms

quintern

Words that rhyme with gittern

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

flitterncitternzittern

Related words

ghitternguitarguittargittarguitarroncontraguitarglockenspielg-string

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gittern"?▾

"Gittern" has 2 syllables: gitt · ern.

What does "gittern" mean?▾

Gittern: A small, quill-plucked, gut-strung musical instrument, most commonly with three to four strings in doubles courses; it is a flat-backed predecessor of the guitar, and it originated around the 13th century, coming to Europe via Moorish Spain.

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