How do you pronounce "kittens"?

In American English: /ˈkɪtənz/ (KIT-uhnz). In British English: /kˈɪtənz/ (K-it). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪtənz/ (KIT-uhnz). In Australian English: /kˈɪtənz/ (K-it).

Is "kittens" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪtənz/ (KIT-uhnz), while in British English it's /kˈɪtənz/ (K-it).

How to Pronounce "kittens"

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kittens

/ˈkɪtənz/

KIT-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

kɪtkit·ənztens

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