how to pronounce lit

/ˈlɪt/

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lit is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of lit in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… leaving behind a still-lit joint burning …”

meanings of lit

adjective:

Intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
Excellent, fantastic; cool.
Sexually aroused (usually of a female), especially visibly sexually aroused.
Illuminated.
Little.
Exciting, captivating; fun.

verb:

Simple past tense and past participle of light (“illuminate; start a fire; etc").
To run or light (alight).
Simple past tense and past participle of light (“alight: land, come down on").
To colour; dye.

noun:

Colour; blee; dye; stain.
Little.
Clipping of literature.
Abbreviation of literature.

lit frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word lit occurs in english on average 18.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.