How to Pronounce Quitter

To pronounce "quitter", say QUITT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkwɪ.tə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkwɪ.tə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “quitter”

"quitter" has 2 syllables: quitt-er. It rhymes with titter and bitter, if that helps it stick.

What does quitter mean?

noun

  1. (now rare outside Jamaica) Matter flowing from a wound or sore; pus.
  2. A fistulous wound at the top of a horse's foot resulting from bruises, pricks, or neglected corns.

verb

  1. To suppurate; ooze with pus.

Words that rhyme with quitter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titterbitterlittercritterglitterfritterchitterjittertwittertransmitterbabysitteraglitter

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quitter"?▾

"Quitter" has 2 syllables: quitt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "quitter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quitter" is /ˈkwɪ.tə/.

What does "quitter" mean?▾

Quitter: (now rare outside Jamaica) Matter flowing from a wound or sore; pus.

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