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How to pronounce it's

it's
/ɪts/
1 syllable

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It's, sound by sound

/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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How do you pronounce it's?

It's is pronounced /ɪts/ in American English.

How many syllables are in it's?

It's has 1 syllable.

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