How to Pronounce Nitwit

To pronounce "nitwit", say NITW-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɪtwɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈnɪtwɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nitwit”

"nitwit" has 2 syllables: nitw-it.

What does nitwit mean?

noun

  1. A scatterbrained or stupid person.

    “1921, Emmett Campbell Hall, "Need a Hero be a Nitwit?", The Editor, page 58”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nitwit"?▾

"Nitwit" has 2 syllables: nitw · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "nitwit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nitwit" is /ˈnɪtwɪt/.

What does "nitwit" mean?▾

Nitwit: A scatterbrained or stupid person.

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