To pronounce "knitting", say KNITT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈnɪtɪŋ/
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"knitting" has 2 syllables: knitt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.
verb
“The first generation knitted to order; the second still knits for its own use; the next leaves knitting to industrial manufacturers.”
“The fight for survival knitted the men closely together.”
noun
“I find knitting very relaxing.”
“She put down her knitting and went to answer the phone.”
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"Knitting" has 2 syllables: knitt · ing.
The IPA transcription of "knitting" is /ˈnɪtɪŋ/.
Knitting: 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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