How to pronounce cesspit
Say it like SES-pit. Cesspit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES).
- SES
- pit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cesspit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- pitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cesspit
American and British speakers say cesspit in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛspɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɛspɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SES-pit.
What does cesspit mean?
- A cesspool; a pit or covered cistern used to collect sewage and waste water.
Where does cesspit come from?
Uncertain. The first part, cess-, is undoubtedly the same as for cesspool, whose origin is likewise uncertain.
Words that rhyme with cesspit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cesspit.
Questions about saying cesspit
How do you pronounce cesspit?
Say SES-pit. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛspɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛspɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cesspit?
Cesspit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SES). Broken into parts: SES · pit.
Do Americans and Brits say cesspit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛspɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛspɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.