How to pronounce hitchhiker
Say it like HICH-hy-ker. Hitchhiker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH).
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- HICH
- hy
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitchhiker 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.
- hyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hitchhiker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HICH-hy-kuh.
What does hitchhiker mean?
- A person or thing that hitchhikes.
- An item attached to a travel bug and hidden in a geocache to be found and transported to other caches or around the world.
- A dance move in which the dancer mimics the motions of someone thumbing a ride.
Where does hitchhiker come from?
From hitchhike + -er.
Questions about saying hitchhiker
How do you pronounce hitchhiker?
Say HICH-hy-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hitchhiker?
Hitchhiker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH). Broken into parts: HICH · hy · ker.
Is hitchhiker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkə/ (HICH-hy-kuh).