How to Pronounce Submit

To pronounce "submit", say SUBM-it — 2 syllables, IPA /səbˈmɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/səbˈmɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “submit”

"submit" has 2 syllables: subm-it. It rhymes with shit and fit, if that helps it stick.

What does submit mean?

verb

To yield or give way to another.
“They will not submit to the destruction of their rights.”
To yield (something) to another, as when defeated.

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Words that rhyme with submit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shit fit grit bit counterfeit hit split admit transmit remit acquit omit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "submit"?▾

"Submit" has 2 syllables: subm · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "submit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "submit" is /səbˈmɪt/.

What does "submit" mean?▾

Submit: To yield or give way to another.

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