How to pronounce jit
Say it like JIT. Jit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/dʒɪt/JIT
UK British/dʒɪt/JIT
- JIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of jit
American and British speakers say jit in essentially the same way: /dʒɪt/ in the US and /dʒɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JIT.
What does jit mean?
verb
- To compile (program code for a virtual machine) immediately when needed, as part of the execution process.
- A term of address for a young man.“Wusgood witchu jit?”
- A child.“That happened back when I was still a jit.”
- A nickel (“a 5-cent coin”).
Where does jit come from?
Acronym of just in time.
Words that rhyme with jit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of jit.
Questions about saying jit
How do you pronounce jit?
Say JIT. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪt/. In British English it is /dʒɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jit?
Jit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: JIT.
Do Americans and Brits say jit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɪt/ and the British form is /dʒɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.