How to Pronounce Fits

To pronounce "fits", say FITS — one syllable, IPA /fɪts/. 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

/fɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fits”

"fits" 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: fitts, fitz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fits mean?

noun

  1. The degree to which something fits.

    “Since he put on weight, his jeans have been a tight fit.”

  2. Conformity of elements one to another.

    “It's hard to get a good fit using second-hand parts.”

verb

  1. To be suitable for.

    “It fits the purpose.”

  2. To conform to in size and shape.

    “If I lose a few kilos, the gorgeous wedding dress might fit me.”

noun

  1. A section of a poem or ballad.

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Words that rhyme with fits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blitzspitsgritsglitzritzhitscommitsspitzbitsmittsadmitsemits

Related words

appropriatesuitableableacceptableaccommodateconditionedagreeprimed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fits"?▾

"Fits" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fits" is /fɪts/.

What does "fits" mean?▾

Fits: The degree to which something fits.

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