How to Pronounce Pit

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

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Letters

/ˈpɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pit”

"pit" 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: pitt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pit mean?

noun

  1. A hole in the ground.

    “The meadow around the town is full of old pits.”

  2. An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.

    “Two drivers have already gone into the pit this early in the race.”

verb

  1. To make pits in; to mark with little hollows.

    “Exposure to acid rain pitted the metal.”

  2. To put (an animal) into a pit for fighting.

Synonyms

pibblepit bullpittieshitbullvelvet hippo

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Words that rhyme with pit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shitfitgritbitcounterfeithitsplitadmittransmitsubmitremitacquit

Related words

cavityquarrycollierystonepitfallmarkscarpock

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pit"?▾

"Pit" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pit" is /ˈpɪt/.

What does "pit" mean?▾

Pit: A hole in the ground.

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