How to Pronounce Gets

To pronounce "gets", say GETS — one syllable, IPA /ɡɛts/. 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

/ɡɛts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gets”

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

Sounds exactly like: getts, getz, goetz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gets mean?

noun

  1. Offspring.
  2. Lineage.

verb

  1. (ditransitive) To obtain; to acquire.

    “I'm going to get a computer tomorrow from the discount store.”

  2. To receive.

    “He got a severe reprimand for that.”

noun

  1. A git.

Synonyms

arrivereachbe able tobecomebegincommencestartcause

Antonyms

lose

Words that rhyme with gets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blitzassetsepithetsspitsfretsbegetsgritsglitzritzhitstzetzecommits

Related words

obtainacquirebringbeginarrivecommencestartbecome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gets"?▾

"Gets" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gets"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gets" is /ɡɛts/.

What does "gets" mean?▾

Gets: Offspring.

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