How to Pronounce Sitter

To pronounce "sitter", say SITT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɪtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sitter”

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

What does sitter mean?

noun

  1. Someone who sits, e.g. for a portrait.
  2. One employed to watch or tend something; a babysitter, housesitter, petsitter, etc.

    “It's always such a pain to get a sitter on short notice.”

Words that rhyme with sitter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titterbitterlittercritterglitterfritterchitterjittertwittertransmitterbabysitteraglitter

Related words

babysitterbearerkeeperguardianwardenkeepcustodiancaregiver

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sitter"?▾

"Sitter" has 2 syllables: sitt · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "sitter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sitter" is /ˈsɪtə/.

What does "sitter" mean?▾

Sitter: Someone who sits, e.g. for a portrait.

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