How to Pronounce Knitting

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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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈnɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “knitting

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

What does knitting mean?

verb

  1. 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.

  2. To join closely and firmly together.

    The fight for survival knitted the men closely together.

noun

  1. The action of the verb to knit; the process of producing knitted material.

    I find knitting very relaxing.

  2. Material that has been, or is being knitted.

    She put down her knitting and went to answer the phone.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "knitting"?

"Knitting" has 2 syllables: knitt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "knitting"?

The IPA transcription of "knitting" is /ˈnɪtɪŋ/.

What does "knitting" mean?

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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