How to pronounce hitchiness
Say it like HICH-ee-nus. Hitchiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH).
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- HICH
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitchiness 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hitchiness
American and British speakers say hitchiness in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪtʃinəs/ in the US and /ˈhɪtʃinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HICH-ee-nus.
What does hitchiness mean?
- The quality of being hitchy.
Where does hitchiness come from?
From hitchy + -ness.
Questions about saying hitchiness
How do you pronounce hitchiness?
Say HICH-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪtʃinəs/. In British English it is /ˈhɪtʃinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hitchiness?
Hitchiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH). Broken into parts: HICH · ee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say hitchiness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪtʃinəs/ and the British form is /ˈhɪtʃinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.