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Try LingUp Now!Start with the short 'e' sound /ɛ/ as in 'bed'.
Move to the 'd' sound /d/ by placing the tongue behind your upper teeth.
End with the 'it' /ɪt/ sound, starting with a short 'i' followed by a light 't'.
Adding an extra syllable (e-di-t)
Using long 'ee' sound (ee-di-t)
Weak 'd' sound (e-dit)
Start with the short 'e' sound /ɛ/ as in 'bed'.
Move to the 'd' sound /d/, tongue placed behind upper teeth.
End with the 'it' /ɪt/ sound, featuring a short 'i' and light 't'.
Adding an extra syllable (e-di-t)
Using long 'ee' sound (ee-di-t)
Weak 'd' sound (e-dit)
Yes, it's pronounced as 'ed-it'.
The 'd' sound is key to separating the two syllables.
Focus on not lengthening the 'e' sound at the start.
A change made to a text or document.
/ˈɛdɪtər/
A person who edits.
/ˈɛdɪtəbl/
Able to be edited.
/ɪˈdɪʃən/
A version or form of a published text.
- edi-tor versus ed-it.
Editable has four syllables, unlike edit with two.
Edition begins with a different vowel sound and stress pattern.
Ensure both vowels are short, especially in fast speech.
Make sure the 'd' and 't' sounds are distinct and clear.
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