How to pronounce its
Say it like ITS. Its is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Its pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of its
American and British speakers say its in essentially the same way: /ɪts/ in the US and /ɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: ITS.
What does its mean?
- Belonging to it.
- The one (or ones) belonging to it.
- plural of it How to pronounce it
Where does its come from?
Equivalent to it + -s (possessive marker).
Words that rhyme with its
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of its.
Words that sound like its
- it's
Questions about saying its
How do you pronounce its?
Say ITS. The American pronunciation is /ɪts/. In British English it is /ɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in its?
Its is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ITS.
Do Americans and Brits say its the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪts/ and the British form is /ɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as its?
Its sounds the same as it's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.