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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable lit
  • 3 letters
Syllables
lit has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/lɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide lit into syllables?

lit divides as lit. lit has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in lit?

Lit has 1 syllable (lit).

Which syllable is stressed in lit?

The stressed syllable in lit is lit. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce lit?

/lɪt/ in American English.