How Do You Spell WHITTY?

Pronunciation: [wˈɪti] (IPA)

The word "whitty" is an incorrect spelling of the word "witty". The correct spelling is derived from the Middle English word "witt", meaning intelligence or wisdom. It is pronounced /ˈwɪti/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the stress on the first syllable. The "w" sound is followed by the short "i" vowel sound, which is then followed by a double "t" consonant sound. The "y" in "whitty" is an unnecessary addition that can cause confusion and should be avoided.

Etymology of WHITTY

The word "whitty" is not commonly encountered in English. It is possible you may be referring to "witty", which has a clear etymology. The word "witty" comes from the Old English word "wittig", derived from the root "wit", meaning intellect or understanding. Over time, "witty" came to mean clever or amusingly intelligent.

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