How to pronounce fit
Say it like FIT. Fit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fit
American and British speakers say fit in essentially the same way: /fɪt/ in the US and /fɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIT.
What does fit mean?
- be agreeable or acceptable to“This suits my needs”
- be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired“This piece won't fit into the puzzle”
- make fit“fit a dress”“He fitted other pieces of paper to his cut-out”
- a display of bad temper“he had a fit”“she threw a tantrum”
- a sudden uncontrollable attack“a paroxysm of giggling”“a fit of coughing”
- the manner in which something fits“I admired the fit of her coat”
- meeting adequate standards for a purpose“a fit subject for discussion”“it is fit and proper that you be there”
- (usually followed by to or for) on the point of or strongly disposed“in no fit state to continue”“fit to drop”
- physically and mentally sound or healthy“felt relaxed and fit after their holiday”“keeps fit with diet and exercise”
Where does fit come from?
Possibly from Middle English fit (“an adversary of equal power”), of uncertain further origin.
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Words that rhyme with fit
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Questions about saying fit
How do you pronounce fit?
Say FIT. The American pronunciation is /fɪt/. In British English it is /fɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fit?
Fit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FIT.
Do Americans and Brits say fit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪt/ and the British form is /fɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.