American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'its' in American English

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

Pronunciation of "its"

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Simple pronunciation
ihts
IPA transcription
/ɪts/
Word frequency
98th

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What does "its" mean?

  1. shows possession, for example 'its color'

Examples of "its" in a sentence

  • The cat chased its own tail.
  • The skyscraper lost its power in the storm.
  • Its bright colors stood out in the crowd.

How common is "its"?

Its is the 98th most common word in English.

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