How to Pronounce Its

To pronounce "its", say ITS — one syllable, IPA /ɪts/. 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

/ɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “its”

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

What does its 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…”

pronoun

  1. The one (or ones) belonging to it.

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Words that rhyme with its

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blitzspitsgritsglitzritzhitscommitsfitsspitzbitsmittsadmits

Related words

idsltsscilosseslessasdepartmental

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "its"?▾

"Its" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "its"?▾

The IPA transcription of "its" is /ɪts/.

What does "its" mean?▾

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

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