How to Pronounce Mitten

To pronounce "mitten", say MITT-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪtn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmɪtn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mitten”

"mitten" has 2 syllables: mitt-en. It rhymes with smitten and kitten, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: mittan, mitton — easy to mix up when writing.

What does mitten mean?

noun

  1. A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.
  2. A cat's or dog's paw that is a different colour from the main body.

verb

  1. To dress in mittens; to put a mitten on.

Synonyms

sock

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Words that rhyme with mitten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smittenkittenwrittenfrostbittenhandwrittenbittenunwrittentypewrittenrewrittenoverwritten

Related words

tongsgloveshoistsmittsglovecuffdemigauntletmuffle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mitten"?▾

"Mitten" has 2 syllables: mitt · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "mitten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mitten" is /ˈmɪtn̩/.

What does "mitten" mean?▾

Mitten: A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.

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