How to pronounce hitting
Say it like HIT-ing. Hitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIT).
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- HIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hitting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HIT-ing.
What does hitting mean?
- the act of contacting one thing with another“repeated hitting raised a large bruise”“after three misses she finally got a hit”
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Words that rhyme with hitting
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Questions about saying hitting
How do you pronounce hitting?
Say HIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hitting?
Hitting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIT). Broken into parts: HIT · ing.
Is hitting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈhɪtɪŋ/ (HIT-ing).