Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

innit

/ˈɪn.ɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.74 in modern English

Syllables: in-nit
IPA: /ˈɪn.ɪt/

5

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

contraction

Contraction of isn't + it.

Colloquial

contraction

Used as a replacement for any other negative tag question, irrespective of person, number, or verb. May precede the statement.

British usage; Colloquial

contraction

Used as a replacement for any other negative tag question, irrespective of person, number, or verb. May precede the statement.

British usage; Colloquial

Example Sentences

"Innit your birthday today?"
"It's your birthday today, innit?"
"Innit dolphins are a type of whale?"
"You were dissing my girl, innit?"
"I like pop music, innit."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɪn.ɪt/
British English: /ˈɪn.ɪt/

Usage

Colloquial
British usage

Frequently Paired Words

dunnit

Synonyms

ain't it

Homonyms

init

Rhymes With

minute init linnet spinet sinnet

Questions

How do you pronounce innit?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɪn.ɪt/.
What does innit mean?: Contraction of isn't + it.

How to pronounce innit

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “innit”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɪn.ɪt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “innit”.
Repeat and practice — Say “innit” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.