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kitten

The correct spelling is kitten.

How to pronounce kitten

/ˈkɪtən/
noun

IPA: /ˈkɪtən/

Say it like: Kit-ten

The correct spelling is kitten. A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A young cat, especially before sexual maturity (reached at about seven months).
  2. 2.A young rabbit, rat, hedgehog, squirrel, fox, beaver, badger, etc.
  3. 3.A moth of the genus Furcula.
  4. 4.A term of endearment, especially for a woman.

verb

  1. 1.To give birth to kittens.

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