How to Pronounce Kit

To pronounce "kit", say KIT — one syllable, IPA /kɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “kit”

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

Sounds exactly like: kitt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does kit mean?

noun

  1. A circular wooden vessel, made of hooped staves.
  2. A kind of basket made especially from straw of rushes, especially for holding fish; by extension, the contents of such a basket or similar container, used as a measure of weight.

    “1961 18 Jan, Guardian (cited after OED):”

verb

  1. To assemble or collect something into kits or sets or to give somebody a kit. See also kit out and other derived phrases.

    “We need to kit the parts for the assembly by Friday, so that manufacturing can build the tool.”

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Words that rhyme with kit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shitfitgritbitcounterfeithitsplitadmittransmitsubmitremitacquit

Related words

outfitmatchbookstakebagdesktoolboxboxfolder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "kit"?▾

"Kit" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "kit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "kit" is /kɪt/.

What does "kit" mean?▾

Kit: A circular wooden vessel, made of hooped staves.

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