How to pronounce quit
Say it like KWIT. Quit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quit
American and British speakers say quit in essentially the same way: /kwɪt/ in the US and /kwɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIT.
What does quit mean?
- put an end to a state or an activity“Quit teasing your little brother”
- give up or retire from a position“The Secretary of the Navy will leave office next month”“The chairman resigned over the financial scandal”
- go away or leave
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with quit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quit.
Questions about saying quit
How do you pronounce quit?
Say KWIT. The American pronunciation is /kwɪt/. In British English it is /kwɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quit?
Quit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWIT.
Do Americans and Brits say quit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪt/ and the British form is /kwɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.