How to pronounce shits
Say it like SHITS. Shits is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SHITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shits
American and British speakers say shits in essentially the same way: /ʃɪts/ in the US and /ʃɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHITS.
What does shits mean?
- plural of shit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of shit
- Alternative form of shi(ts).
Words that rhyme with shits
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of shits.
Words that sound like shits
- shit's
Questions about saying shits
How do you pronounce shits?
Say SHITS. The American pronunciation is /ʃɪts/. In British English it is /ʃɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shits?
Shits is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SHITS.
Do Americans and Brits say shits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃɪts/ and the British form is /ʃɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as shits?
Shits sounds the same as shit's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.