How to Pronounce "jitter"
word
ˈdʒɪt.ə(ɹ)
JIH-ter
dʒˈɪtɐ
JIH-tuh
Definition
A quick, small shaking movement caused by nervousness or excitement. In technology, it also means small unwanted changes in signals or data.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒɪt.ə(ɹ)
British English
dʒˈɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JIH-ter
UK
JIH-tuh
Listen in Context
She felt a little jitter before her speech.
I saw his hands jitter with excitement.
Network jitter can cause video calls to freeze.
Too much coffee gives me the jitters.