How to pronounce sawpit
Say it like SAW-pit. Sawpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW).
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- SAW
- pit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sawpit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- pitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sawpit
American and British speakers say sawpit in essentially the same way: /ˈsɔpɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɔːpɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SAW-pit.
What does sawpit mean?
- A pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn with a long two-handled saw (a pitsaw) by two people, one standing above the timber and the other in the pit below.
Where does sawpit come from?
From saw + pit.
Questions about saying sawpit
How do you pronounce sawpit?
Say SAW-pit. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔpɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sawpit?
Sawpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAW). Broken into parts: SAW · pit.
Do Americans and Brits say sawpit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɔpɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɔːpɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.