To pronounce "shitty", say SHITTY — one syllable, IPA /ˈʃɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈʃɪti/
IPA
"shitty" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“I'm feeling shitty today; I don't want to go out.”
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"Shitty" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "shitty" is /ˈʃɪti/.
Shitty: Very bad; unpleasant; miserable; insignificant.
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