How to Pronounce Site

To pronounce "site", say SIT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /saɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/saɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “site”

"site" has 2 syllables: sit-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sight, cite — easy to mix up when writing.

What does site mean?

noun

  1. Sorrow, grief.

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Words that rhyme with site

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

situationlocateplacespaceinstancefacilitystopstanding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "site"?▾

"Site" has 2 syllables: sit · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "site"?▾

The IPA transcription of "site" is /saɪt/.

What does "site" mean?▾

Site: Sorrow, grief.

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