How to Pronounce Situs

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈsaɪtəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “situs”

"situs" has 2 syllables: sit-us. It rhymes with detritus and arthritis, if that helps it stick.

What does situs mean?

noun

  1. The position, especially the usual, normal position, of a body part or part of a plant.
  2. The method in which the parts of a plant are arranged.

Words that rhyme with situs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

detritusarthritismeningitisencephalitisphlebitisosteoarthritishepatitisgastritisbronchitislaryngitismastoiditistitus

Related words

situationlocationpicketingplacelocalitysphereaspectorientation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "situs"?▾

"Situs" has 2 syllables: sit · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "situs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "situs" is /ˈsaɪtəs/.

What does "situs" mean?▾

Situs: The position, especially the usual, normal position, of a body part or part of a plant.

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