How to pronounce hitman
Say it like HIT-man. Hitman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIT).
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- HIT
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hitman
American and British speakers say hitman in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪtˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈhɪtˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIT-man.
What does hitman mean?
- A male contract killer, especially one paid by a mafia.
- A goalscorer; someone who scores goals.
Where does hitman come from?
From hit (“to murder”) + -man.
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Questions about saying hitman
How do you pronounce hitman?
Say HIT-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪtˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈhɪtˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hitman?
Hitman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIT). Broken into parts: HIT · man.
Do Americans and Brits say hitman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪtˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈhɪtˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.