American Accent:
British Accent:
Phonetic Spelling:
- UK: /ˈsɪt.ɪθ/ (SIT-ith)
- US: /ˈsɪt.ɪθ/ (SIT-ith)
Meaning:
Sitteth is an archaic form of the word “sits,” used in Early Modern English and often found in older translations of the Bible, such as the King James Version. It is the third-person singular simple present tense of “sit.”
Examples:
- “He sitteth at the right hand of the Father.”
- “The king sitteth upon his throne in judgment.”
- “She sitteth by the fire and watches the flames.”
- “Blessed is the man that sitteth not in the seat of the scornful.”
Synonyms:
- Sits
- Rests
- Perches
- Occupies
- Settles
Antonyms:
- Stands
- Rises
- Moves
- Walks
- Leaps
Etymology:
Sitteth comes from Old English grammar, where “-eth” was the suffix used for third-person singular verbs in the present tense. This suffix fell out of common usage in Modern English, replaced by “-s” (e.g., “sits”).
Common Mispronunciations:
- Incorrect: /ˈsaɪθ/ (SIGH-th)
- Correct: /ˈsɪt.ɪθ/ (SIT-ith)
Usage Tips:
- “Sitteth” is rarely used in modern conversation or writing but remains common in poetic, religious, or historical contexts.
- It is primarily found in religious texts or works mimicking older styles of English.
Word Family:
- Sit (verb)
- Sitting (present participle)
- Sat (past tense)
- Sitter (noun)