How to pronounce whosit
Say it like HOO-zit. Whosit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
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- HOO
- zit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whosit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of whosit
American and British speakers say whosit in essentially the same way: /ˈhuzɪt/ in the US and /ˈhuːzɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-zit.
What does whosit mean?
- A thing (used in a vague way to refer to something whose name one cannot recall or is embarrassed to say)
- A specific person (used in a vague way to refer to someone whose name one cannot recall)
Where does whosit come from?
From who's it?
Questions about saying whosit
How do you pronounce whosit?
Say HOO-zit. The American pronunciation is /ˈhuzɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhuːzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whosit?
Whosit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · zit.
Do Americans and Brits say whosit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhuzɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhuːzɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.