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How to pronounce 'bit' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "bit"

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Simple pronunciation
biht
IPA transcription
/bɪt̚/
Word frequency
321st

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What does "bit" mean?

  1. 1.a small piece of something
  2. 2.the part of a tool that does the actual cutting, drilling, or holding
  3. 3.a little or short while

Examples of "bit" in a sentence

  • I took a small bit of cake.
  • The dog bit the mailman's ankle.
  • I can't make out every bit of the text.

How common is "bit"?

Bit is the 321st most common word in English.

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