How to Pronounce Spit

To pronounce "spit", say SPIT — one syllable, IPA /spɪt/. 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

/spɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spit”

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

What does spit mean?

noun

  1. A thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.
  2. A generally low, narrow, pointed, usually sandy peninsula.

verb

  1. To impale on a spit; to pierce with a sharp object.

    “to spit a loin of veal”

  2. To use a spit to cook; to attend to food that is cooking on a spit.

    “She’s spitting the roast in the kitchen.”

Synonyms

broach

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Words that rhyme with spit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shitfitgritbitcounterfeithitsplitadmittransmitsubmitremitacquit

Related words

skewersprinklespatterspittleptyalizespewexpectorationpatter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spit"?▾

"Spit" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "spit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spit" is /spɪt/.

What does "spit" mean?▾

Spit: A thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.

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