How to pronounce hitchhikers
Say it like HICH-hy-kerz. Hitchhikers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH).
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- HICH
- hy
- kerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitchhikers 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.
- kerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hitchhikers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HICH-hy-kuz.
What does hitchhikers mean?
- plural of hitchhiker How to pronounce hitchhiker
Questions about saying hitchhikers
How do you pronounce hitchhikers?
Say HICH-hy-kerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkɚz/. In British English it is /ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hitchhikers?
Hitchhikers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH). Broken into parts: HICH · hy · kerz.
Is hitchhikers 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 /ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkəz/ (HICH-hy-kuz).