How to Pronounce Sawpit

To pronounce "sawpit", say SAWP-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɔːpɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɔːpɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sawpit”

"sawpit" has 2 syllables: sawp-it. It rhymes with topet and popet, if that helps it stick.

What does sawpit mean?

noun

  1. A pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn with a long two-handled saw (a pitsaw) by two people, one standing above the timber and the other in the pit below.

Words that rhyme with sawpit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

topetpopet

Related words

saw-pitpitsawsawiersawbenchsawbucksandpithandsawingsawlog

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sawpit"?▾

"Sawpit" has 2 syllables: sawp · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "sawpit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sawpit" is /ˈsɔːpɪt/.

What does "sawpit" mean?▾

Sawpit: A pit over which lumber is positioned to be sawn with a long two-handled saw (a pitsaw) by two people, one standing above the timber and the other in the pit below.

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