How to Pronounce Pits

To pronounce "pits", say PITS — one syllable, IPA /pɪts/. 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

/pɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pits”

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

Sounds exactly like: pitz, pitts — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pits 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.”

noun

  1. A seed inside a fruit; a stone or pip inside a fruit.
  2. A shell in a drupe containing a seed.

noun

  1. A pit bull terrier.

Words that rhyme with pits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blitzspitsgritsglitzritzhitscommitsfitsspitzbitsmittsadmits

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pits"?▾

"Pits" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "pits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pits" is /pɪts/.

What does "pits" mean?▾

Pits: A hole in the ground.

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