How to pronounce sit
Say it like SIT. Sit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sit
American and British speakers say sit in essentially the same way: /sɪt/ in the US and /sɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIT.
What does sit mean?
- be seated
- be around, often idly or without specific purpose“The object sat in the corner”“We sat around chatting for another hour”
- take a seat
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with sit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sit.
Questions about saying sit
How do you pronounce sit?
Say SIT. The American pronunciation is /sɪt/. In British English it is /sɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sit?
Sit is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SIT.
Do Americans and Brits say sit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪt/ and the British form is /sɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.