How to pronounce fits
Say it like FITS. Fits is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fits
American and British speakers say fits in essentially the same way: /fɪts/ in the US and /fɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: FITS.
What does fits mean?
- plural of fit How to pronounce fit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fit How to pronounce fit
Words that rhyme with fits
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fits.
Questions about saying fits
How do you pronounce fits?
Say FITS. The American pronunciation is /fɪts/. In British English it is /fɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fits?
Fits is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FITS.
Do Americans and Brits say fits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪts/ and the British form is /fɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.