How to Pronounce Sit

To pronounce "sit", say SIT — one syllable, IPA /sɪt/. 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

/sɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sit”

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

What does sit mean?

noun

  1. Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.
  2. An event, usually lasting one full day or more, where the primary goal is to sit in meditation.

verb

  1. (of a person) To be in a position in which the upper body is upright and supported by the buttocks.

    “After a long day of walking, it was good just to sit and relax.”

  2. (of a person) To move oneself into such a position.

    “I asked him to sit.”

Synonyms

acceptedreceivedwelcomedwellbe seatedsit downsit up

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Words that rhyme with sit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shitfitgritbitcounterfeithitsplitadmittransmitsubmitremitacquit

Related words

seatposturemodelbaby-sitrideposeseatingseated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sit"?▾

"Sit" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sit" is /sɪt/.

What does "sit" mean?▾

Sit: Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.

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