sit tight
verbHow many syllables in sit tight?
There are 2 syllables in the word sit tight.How to pronounce sit tight:
Definition of sit tight:
- sit tight (verb):
- to rest on the buttocks or haunches
Synonyms for sit tight:
await
bide one's time
cool one's heels
hang around
hold on
hold one's breath
remain
stand by
stay
stick around
wait
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Syllable Fun Fact
Secondary stress refers to the minor emphasis that can occur on additional syllables in longer words, distinct from the primary stress.
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