How to Pronounce Fitting

To pronounce "fitting", say FITT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /fɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/fɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fitting”

"fitting" has 2 syllables: fitt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.

What does fitting mean?

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.”

verb

  1. To suffer a fit.

noun

  1. A small part, especially a standardized or detachable part of a device or machine.
  2. A tube connector; a standardized connecting part of a piping system to attach sections of pipe together, such as a coupling

Words that rhyme with fitting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwittingunremittingflittingbefittingsplittingemittingquittingknittinggettinggrittingpermittingomitting

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fitting"?▾

"Fitting" has 2 syllables: fitt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fitting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fitting" is /fɪtɪŋ/.

What does "fitting" mean?▾

Fitting: To be suitable for.

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