How to pronounce kit

Say it like this: /ˈkɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈkɪt/

What does kit mean?

nounA circular wooden vessel, made of hooped staves.

A kind of basket made especially from straw of rushes, especially for holding fish; by extension, the contents of such a basket or similar container, used as a measure of weight.

“He was pushing a barrow on the fish dock, wheeling aluminium kits which, when full, each contain 10 stone of fish.”

A collection of items forming the equipment of a soldier, carried in a knapsack.

“Dudes! You simply have too much stuff in your kit! But don't sweat it, I can buy some stuff you don't need.”

verbTo assemble or collect something into kits.

“We need to kit the parts for the assembly by Friday, so that manufacturing can build the tool.”

To equip (somebody) with something.

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