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Sit: how to say it, spell it and use it

sit

/sɪt/

Short answer

The English word sit is pronounced /sɪt/. It is spelled S-I-T and has 3 letters. The -ing form is sitting and the past form is sat.

Example sentence

I sit at my desk.

Key facts

English
sit
Pronunciation
/sɪt/
-ing form
sitting
Past form
sat
Spelling
S-I-T
Number of letters
3
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How do you pronounce sit?

Sit is pronounced /sɪt/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell sit?

Sit is spelled S-I-T. It has 3 letters.

What is the past form of sit?

The past form of sit is sat. The -ing form is sitting.

How do you use sit in a sentence?

For example: I sit at my desk.

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