American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'sit' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "sit" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "sit"

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Simple pronunciation
siht
IPA transcription
/sɪt̚/
Word frequency
825th

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What does "sit" mean?

  1. To rest with your bottom on a chair or on the ground.

Examples of "sit" in a sentence

  • Please sit down and relax.
  • The cat likes to sit by the window.
  • We'll sit outside and enjoy the sun.

How common is "sit"?

Sit is the 825th most common word in English.

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