To pronounce "fitness", say FITN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪtnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfɪtnəs/
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"fitness" has 2 syllables: fitn-ess. It rhymes with eyewitness and witness, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fitness" has 2 syllables: fitn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "fitness" is /ˈfɪtnəs/.
Fitness: The condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate.
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