How to Pronounce Sit-down

To pronounce "sit-down", say SITD-own — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SITD-own

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💡 Tip for remembering “sit-down”

"sit-down" has 2 syllables: sitd-own. It rhymes with cutdown, if that helps it stick.

What does sit-down mean?

noun

  1. An act of sitting down, especially with other people in some form of social exchange.

    “Let's have a sit-down and talk about this properly.”

  2. A sit-in, a protest of civil disobedience by people sitting and refusing to move.

adjective

  1. Intended to be done, used, consumed etc. while sitting.

    “It's nice to have a proper sit-down meal, rather than just a sandwich on the go.”

Words that rhyme with sit-down

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cutdown

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sit-down"?▾

"Sit-down" has 2 syllables: sitd · own.

What does "sit-down" mean?▾

Sit-down: An act of sitting down, especially with other people in some form of social exchange.

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