How to Pronounce Sitting

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sitting”

"sitting" has 2 syllables: sitt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.

What does sitting mean?

noun

  1. A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.

    “Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal.”

  2. A special seat allotted to a seat-holder, at church, etc.

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Words that rhyme with sitting

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unwittingunremittingflittingbefittingsplittingemittingquittingknittinggettinggrittingpermittingomitting

Related words

seatedposingunmovingnonmovingsessionseanceseatingseat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sitting"?▾

"Sitting" has 2 syllables: sitt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "sitting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sitting" is /ˈsɪtɪŋ/.

What does "sitting" mean?▾

Sitting: A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.

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