How to Pronounce It

To pronounce "it", say IT — one syllable, IPA /ɪt/. 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

/ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “it”

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

What does it mean?

noun

  1. One who is neither a he nor a she; a creature; a dehumanized being.
  2. The person who chases and tries to catch the other players in the playground game of tag.

    “In the next game, Adam and Tom will be it…”

adjective

  1. Most fashionable.

pronoun

  1. The third-person singular personal pronoun that is normally used to refer to an inanimate object or abstract entity, also often used to refer to animals.

    “I heard the sound of the school bus - it was early today.”

  2. A third-person singular personal pronoun used to refer to a child, especially of unknown gender.

    “She took the baby and held it in her arms.”

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Words that rhyme with it

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shitfitgritbitcounterfeithitsplitadmittransmitsubmitremitacquit

Related words

tryprovethisthatoneheshethey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "it"?▾

"It" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "it"?▾

The IPA transcription of "it" is /ɪt/.

What does "it" mean?▾

It: One who is neither a he nor a she; a creature; a dehumanized being.

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