How to pronounce hitches
Say it like HICH-iz. Hitches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH).
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- HICH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hitches
American and British speakers say hitches in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪtʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈhɪtʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: HICH-iz.
What does hitches mean?
- plural of hitch How to pronounce hitch
- third-person singular simple present indicative of hitch How to pronounce hitch
Questions about saying hitches
How do you pronounce hitches?
Say HICH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪtʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hitches?
Hitches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH). Broken into parts: HICH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say hitches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪtʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈhɪtʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.