Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sit-up

/ˈsɪt.ʌp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.89 in modern English

Syllables
sit-up
IPA
/ˈsɪt.ʌp/
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from sit up.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈsɪt.ʌp/

Inflected Forms

sit-ups (plural) situp (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

crunch chin-up pull-up push-up press-up

Questions

How do you pronounce sit-up?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsɪt.ʌp/.
What does sit-up mean?
An exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted, bringing the torso of a person lying down to a more upright position. The degree of difficulty can be controlled by choosing from partial-range or full-range versions.
Where does sit-up come from?
Deverbal from sit up.

How to pronounce sit-up

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