How to pronounce habits
Say it like HAB-uts. Habits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB).
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- HAB
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of habits
American and British speakers say habits in essentially the same way: /ˈhæbəts/ in the US and /ˈhæbɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAB-its.
What does habits mean?
- plural of habit How to pronounce habit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of habit How to pronounce habit
Questions about saying habits
How do you pronounce habits?
Say HAB-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæbəts/. In British English it is /ˈhæbɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habits?
Habits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAB). Broken into parts: HAB · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say habits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæbəts/ and the British form is /ˈhæbɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.