How to Pronounce Wits

To pronounce "wits", say WITS — one syllable, IPA /wɪts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/wɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wits”

"wits" 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: witts, witz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wits mean?

noun

  1. (now usually in the plural) Sanity.

    “He's gone completely out of his wits.”

  2. (obsolete usually in the plural) The senses.

noun

  1. Senses.
  2. Sanity

Words that rhyme with wits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blitzspitsgritsglitzritzhitscommitsfitsspitzbitsmittsadmits

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wits"?▾

"Wits" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wits" is /wɪts/.

What does "wits" mean?▾

Wits: (now usually in the plural) Sanity.

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