How to pronounce git
Say it like GHIT. Git is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Git pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of git
American and British speakers say git in essentially the same way: /ɡɪt/ in the US and /ɡɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIT.
What does git mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of get.
- Shoot! go away! (used to usher something away, chiefly towards an animal)
- Alternative form of geat (“a channel in metal casting”)
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with git
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Words that sound like git
Questions about saying git
How do you pronounce git?
Say GHIT. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪt/. In British English it is /ɡɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in git?
Git is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHIT.
Do Americans and Brits say git the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɪt/ and the British form is /ɡɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as git?
Git sounds the same as get in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.