How to Pronounce Quitting

To pronounce "quitting", say QUITT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

QUITT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “quitting”

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

What does quitting mean?

verb

  1. To pay (a debt, fine etc.).
  2. To repay (someone) for (something).

noun

  1. The deliberate ending of something.
  2. The ceasing of a habit, especially smoking cigarettes or other addictive behaviors.

Words that rhyme with quitting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwittingunremittingflittingbefittingsplittingemittingknittinggettinggrittingpermittingomittingsitting

Related words

leaverleavediscontinuationdiscontinuancediscontinuecessationresignationabandon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quitting"?▾

"Quitting" has 2 syllables: quitt · ing.

What does "quitting" mean?▾

Quitting: To pay (a debt, fine etc.).

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