How to Pronounce "jitters"
word
/ˈdʒɪtɝz/
JIH-terz
/dʒˈɪtəz/
JIH-tuhz
Definition
A feeling of nervousness, worry, or anxiety, especially just before an important event or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdʒɪtɝz/
British English
/dʒˈɪtəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JIH-terz
UK
JIH-tuhz
Listen in Context
Before her speech, she had the jitters.
He always gets the jitters before exams.
Coffee can give some people the jitters.
I’ve got the jitters about starting my new job tomorrow.