How to Pronounce "nit"
word
ˈnɪt
NIT
nˈɪt
NIT
Definition
A nit is the egg of a louse (small parasitic insect), usually found on hair. It can also be used informally to refer to something very tiny or insignificant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɪt
British English
nˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
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NIT
UK
NIT
Listen in Context
The nurse checked my hair for nits at school.
A nit is the egg of a louse.
You can see tiny nits in his hair.
After combing her hair, we found some nits stuck to the strands.