How to Pronounce Witan

To pronounce "witan", say WIT-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈwɪtən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈwɪtən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “witan”

"witan" has 2 syllables: wit-an. It rhymes with enlighten and heighten, if that helps it stick.

What does witan mean?

noun

  1. The Anglo-Saxon national council or witenagemot.

Words that rhyme with witan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enlightenheightenseitanlightentightenbrightenfrightenrightenwrite-inslighten

Related words

northumbrianwittenagemotwittena-gemotwittena-gemotewittenagemotewitenagemotwitenagemotething

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "witan"?▾

"Witan" has 2 syllables: wit · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "witan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "witan" is /ˈwɪtən/.

What does "witan" mean?▾

Witan: The Anglo-Saxon national council or witenagemot.

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