How to pronounce "quitt" in English
kwɪt
KWIT
Primary stress: KWIT
Hear native speakers say quitt in context across real video clips
there is no Prospect whatsoever of getting 67 votes in the Senate so just as with the two impeachments of Donald Trump this is leading to AC quitt in the Senate the big question in my mind chair is how long do they string this out do Senate the big question in my mind chair is how long do they string this out do
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “quitt”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KWIT
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "quitt" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "quitt" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "quitt" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "quitt" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "quitt is" sounds like "quitt-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "quitt" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“as with the two impeachments of Donald Trump this is leading to AC quitt in the Senate the big question in my mind chair is how long do they string this out do”— ABC News In-depthWatch clip
“of a quitt. But but don't think that is a statistic”— Gresham CollegeWatch clip
“I've already won before I have a trophy in my hands when I stand on stage I haven't quit on a workout I haven't quitt on a cardio session my girlfriend”— Chris WilliamsonWatch clip
“accusations quitt not one but two just kind talk us through the key points so this is how we got here obviously so many people know SE latter for many”— Sky NewsWatch clip
“underground in fact he had just been quitt of robbery when he got a message to stop by the office of a solic clerk”— BiographicsWatch clip
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as with the two impeachments of Donald Trump this is leading to AC quitt in the Senate the big question in my mind chair is how long do they string this out do
Hear it in context: “quitt”
5 clipsThe English word “quitt” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kwɪt (phonetic respelling: KWIT). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KWIT), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “quitt” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “quitt” in natural connected speech across American (US), British (UK: 4 sampled), and Australian (AUS: 1 sampled) accents, including verified broadcasts from ABC News In-depth, Gresham College, Chris Williamson.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇦🇺 AUSABC News In-depthClip #1 · @7:40
“there is no Prospect whatsoever of getting 67 votes in the Senate so just as with the two impeachments of Donald Trump this is leading to AC quitt in the Senate the big question in my mind chair is how long do they string this out do Senate the big question in my mind chair is how long do they string this out do”
- 🇬🇧 UKGresham CollegeClip #2 · @23:16
“0.5% of a quitt. But but don't think that is a statistic But but don't think that is a statistic”
- 🇬🇧 UKChris WilliamsonClip #3 · @6:38
“person not a more stressed out anxious person all that stuff coming together I've already won before I have a trophy in my hands when I stand on stage I haven't quit on a workout I haven't quitt on a cardio session my girlfriend haven't quit on a workout I haven't quitt on a cardio session my girlfriend”
- 🇬🇧 UKSky NewsClip #4 · @1:43
“goes on and it's this kind of this Mirad this spiral of complexity claims charges accusations quitt not one but two just kind talk us through the key points so this is how we got here obviously so many people know SE latter for many this is how we got here obviously so many people know SE latter for many”
- 🇬🇧 UKBiographicsClip #5 · @2:22
“regular member of London's criminal underground in fact he had just been quitt of robbery when he got a message to stop by the office of a solic clerk quitt of robbery when he got a message”
Definition & Meaning: “quitt”
- A variant spelling of quit, meaning to stop, cease, or resign from an activity or position.
Example Sentences (3)
- “He decided to quitt his job after years of working long hours.”
- “as with the two impeachments of Donald Trump this is leading to AC quitt in the Senate the big question in my mind chair is how long do they string this out do”
- “of a quitt. But but don't think that is a statistic”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “quitt”
- Pronunciation:
- KWIT
- Syllables:
- KWIT
- Written Hyphenation:
- quitt
- Primary stress:
- KWIT
- IPA:
- kwɪt
- Hear it in context
- quitt
Words that Rhyme with “quitt”
-ɪtWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"quitt" (⁄kwɪt⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "quitt" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about quitt
How do you pronounce “quitt”?
“quitt” is pronounced ⁄kwɪt⁄ (KWIT). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “quitt”?
The primary stress in “quitt” is on “KWIT”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “quitt” mean?
A variant spelling of quit, meaning to stop, cease, or resign from an activity or position.
How can I hear “quitt” used in real sentences?
This page has 5 real-world video examples of “quitt” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “quitt”?
Single-syllable words like "quitt" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "quitt" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.