How Do You Spell WHITTEN?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪtən] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word "whitten" is actually "whiten". The IPA phonetic transcription of "whiten" is /ˈwaɪtən/, with the stressed syllable being the first syllable. The letter 'h' is silent and does not affect the pronunciation of the word. Confusion between "whiten" and "whitten" may be due to regional accents or misspellings. It's important to use the correct spelling in order to effectively communicate and avoid misunderstandings.

Etymology of WHITTEN

The word "whitten" is derived from the Old English term "hwītan", which ultimately traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "hwītaz". "Hwītan" meant "to whiten" or "to make white". In Old English, it could refer to the process of bleaching or making something bright white. Over time, "whitten" became obsolete in modern English, and the more commonly used term "whiten" emerged, but the two words share the same origin.

Similar spelling words for WHITTEN

• white yam,
• Whitton,
• white wine,
• wheaten,
• whitney,
• whiten,
• witten,
• whidden.