How to Pronounce “Git”

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IPA Transcription

American (US): /ɡɪt/
British (UK): /ɡɪt/

What “Git” means

noun — A distributed version control system originally created by Linus Torvalds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Git" mean?

Git (noun): A distributed version control system originally created by Linus Torvalds.

How do you pronounce "Git" in American vs British English?

Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Git", /ɡɪt/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.

What is the IPA transcription of "Git"?

/ɡɪt/ in American English, /ɡɪt/ in British English.

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