How to Pronounce Knitted

To pronounce "knitted", say KNITT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɪtəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈnɪtəd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “knitted”

"knitted" has 2 syllables: knitt-ed. It rhymes with committed and acquitted, if that helps it stick.

What does knitted mean?

verb

To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine.
“The first generation knitted to order; the second still knits for its own use; the next leaves knitting to industrial manufacturers.”
To join closely and firmly together.
“The fight for survival knitted the men closely together.”

adjective

Made by knitting, or resembling in texture something made by knitting.

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Words that rhyme with knitted

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committed acquitted permitted pitted omitted uncommitted emitted transmitted admitted witted benefited unaccredited

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knitted"?▾

"Knitted" has 2 syllables: knitt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "knitted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "knitted" is /ˈnɪtəd/.

What does "knitted" mean?▾

Knitted: To turn thread or yarn into a piece of fabric by forming loops that are pulled through each other. This can be done by hand with needles or by machine.

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