How to Pronounce Shitting

To pronounce "shitting", say SHITT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʃɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “shitting”

"shitting" has 2 syllables: shitt-ing. It rhymes with jutting and cutting, if that helps it stick.

What does shitting mean?

verb

  1. To defecate.
  2. To excrete (something) through the anus.

noun

  1. The act of defecating
  2. Faeces

adjective

  1. An intensifier, often applying more to the whole utterance than to the specific word it grammatically modifies; same as fucking.

Synonyms

shit with

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Words that rhyme with shitting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

juttingcuttingabuttingputtingstruttingtuttingwitingclearcuttingruttingtwittingrebuttingfritting

Related words

defecationcrappingpissingpeeingfuckingpukingpoopinghumping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shitting"?▾

"Shitting" has 2 syllables: shitt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "shitting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "shitting" is /ˈʃɪtɪŋ/.

What does "shitting" mean?▾

Shitting: To defecate.

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