To pronounce "fit", say FIT — one syllable, IPA /fɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fɪt/
IPA
"fit" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shit and grit, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: fitt — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit.”
“It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.”
verb
“It fits the purpose.”
“If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.”
adjective
“You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit.”
“survival of the fittest”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fit" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "fit" is /fɪt/.
Fit: The degree to which something fits.
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