How to Pronounce Bits

To pronounce "bits", say BITS — one syllable, IPA /bɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bits”

"bits" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blitz and spits, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bitz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bits mean?

noun

  1. A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.

    “A horse hates having a bit put in its mouth.”

  2. A rotary cutting tool fitted to a drill, used to bore holes.

noun

  1. A binary digit, generally represented as a 1 or 0.
  2. The smallest unit of storage in a digital computer, consisting of a binary digit.

Synonyms

coinpiecekimberwickepelhamsnaffleportionsegmentshareb

Words that rhyme with bits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blitzspitsgritsglitzritzhitscommitsfitsspitzmittsadmitsemits

Related words

flakechipmorselfleckspotscrapturnpiece

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bits"?▾

"Bits" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "bits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bits" is /bɪts/.

What does "bits" mean?▾

Bits: A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.

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