How to Pronounce Sits

To pronounce "sits", say SITS — one syllable, IPA /sɪts/. 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

/sɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sits”

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

Sounds exactly like: sitz, sitts — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sits 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.”

noun

  1. Short for situation.

Synonyms

acceptedreceivedwelcomedwellbe seatedsit downsit up

Words that rhyme with sits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blitzspitsgritsglitzritzhitscommitsfitsspitzbitsmittsadmits

Related words

seatposturemodelbaby-sitrideposeactsbelongs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sits"?▾

"Sits" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sits" is /sɪts/.

What does "sits" mean?▾

Sits: Subsidence of the roof of a coal mine.

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