How to pronounce hitching
Say it like HICH-ing. Hitching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH).
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- HICH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitching 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hitching
American and British speakers say hitching in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HICH-ing.
What does hitching mean?
- present participle and gerund of hitch How to pronounce hitch
- The act by which something is hitched.
Words that rhyme with hitching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hitching.
Questions about saying hitching
How do you pronounce hitching?
Say HICH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hitching?
Hitching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HICH). Broken into parts: HICH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say hitching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhɪtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.