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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable pit
  • 3 letters
Syllables
pit 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
/pɪt/ 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 pit into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in pit?

Pit has 1 syllable (pit).

Which syllable is stressed in pit?

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

How do you pronounce pit?

/pɪt/ in American English.