How to pronounce hitter
Say it like HIT-er. Hitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIT).
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- HIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HIT-uh.
What does hitter mean?
- (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
- someone who hits“a hard hitter”“a fine striker of the ball”
Where does hitter come from?
From hit + -er (agent noun suffix) or -er (measurement suffix).
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Words that rhyme with hitter
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Questions about saying hitter
How do you pronounce hitter?
Say HIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hitter?
Hitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIT). Broken into parts: HIT · er.
Is hitter 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 /ˈhɪtə/ (HIT-uh).