How Do You Spell CHITTER?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɪtə] (IPA)

The word "chitter" is often spelled with a "t" instead of a "d", which is the correct spelling. The correct pronunciation of "chitter" is /ˈtʃɪtər/. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word illustrates that the sound of "t" is more accurate than "d". When pronounced correctly, the "t" sound provides a sharp and crisp sound that is essential to properly enunciate this word. It is important to use the correct spelling and pronunciation to effectively communicate and avoid confusion.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
Conjugate verb
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CHITTER Meaning and Definition

  1. Chitter is a verb that refers to the high-pitched, rapid, and sometimes repetitive sound that small animals such as birds, squirrels, or mice make. This term is most commonly associated with the chattering or twittering sounds emitted by birds and other small creatures. The sound of chittering is often characterized by a series of quick and short bursts, creating a distinctive and lively noise. It can be heard during various activities, including communication between members of a group, expressing territoriality, warning of danger, or simply as an expression of excitement.

    Chittering is a form of vocalization that helps facilitate communication and social interaction among these animals. It can be heard in a variety of environments, such as forests, gardens, or even urban areas where birds and other small creatures thrive. The intensity and frequency of chittering may vary depending on the species and the context in which it occurs.

    While chittering is predominantly associated with animals, particularly birds, it can also be used metaphorically to describe human behaviors or sounds that resemble the rapid and high-pitched nature of chittering. For example, someone with a rapid and staccato manner of speaking might be said to "chitter" their words.

Common Misspellings for CHITTER

  • xhitter
  • vhitter
  • fhitter
  • dhitter
  • cgitter
  • cbitter
  • cnitter
  • cjitter
  • cuitter
  • cyitter
  • chutter
  • chjtter
  • chktter
  • chotter
  • ch9tter
  • ch8tter
  • chifter
  • chiyter
  • chi6ter
  • chi5ter

Etymology of CHITTER

The word "chitter" is derived from the Old English word "citerian", which meant "to twitter or chirp". It evolved into Middle English as "chiteren", still meaning "to twitter or chirp". Over time, the word underwent some sound change to become "chitter", which essentially retained the same meaning. Nowadays, "chitter" is commonly used to describe the high-pitched, rapid sound made by small birds or certain insects.

Similar spelling words for CHITTER

Conjugate verb Chitter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have chittered
you would have chittered
he/she/it would have chittered
we would have chittered
they would have chittered
I would have chitter
you would have chitter
he/she/it would have chitter
we would have chitter
they would have chitter

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been chittering
you would have been chittering
he/she/it would have been chittering
we would have been chittering
they would have been chittering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would chitter
you would chitter
he/she/it would chitter
we would chitter
they would chitter

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be chittering
you would be chittering
he/she/it would be chittering
we would be chittering
they would be chittering

FUTURE

I will chitter
you will chitter
he/she/it will chitter
we will chitter
they will chitter

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be chittering
you will be chittering
he/she/it will be chittering
we will be chittering
they will be chittering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have chittered
you will have chittered
he/she/it will have chittered
we will have chittered
they will have chittered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been chittering
you will have been chittering
he/she/it will have been chittering
we will have been chittering
they will have been chittering

IMPERATIVE

you chitter
we let´s chitter

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to chitter

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was chittering
you were chittering
he/she/it was chittering
we were chittering
they were chittering

PAST PARTICIPLE

chittered

PAST PERFECT

I had chittered
you had chittered
he/she/it had chittered
we had chittered
they had chittered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been chittering
you had been chittering
he/she/it had been chittering
we had been chittering
they had been chittering

PRESENT

I chitter
you chitter
he/she/it chitters
we chitter
they chitter

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am chittering
you are chittering
he/she/it is chittering
we are chittering
they are chittering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

chittering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have chittered
you have chittered
he/she/it has chittered
we have chittered
they have chittered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been chittering
you have been chittering
he/she/it has been chittering
we have been chittering
they have been chittering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it chitter

SIMPLE PAST

I chittered
you chittered
he/she/it chittered
we chittered
they chittered

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