How to pronounce pitching
Say it like PICH-ing. Pitching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH).
- PICH
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitching pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PICHSay 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 pitching
American and British speakers say pitching in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PICH-ing.
What does pitching mean?
- (baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
- abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance)“the pitching and tossing was quite exciting”
Words that rhyme with pitching
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pitching.
Questions about saying pitching
How do you pronounce pitching?
Say PICH-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitching?
Pitching has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH). Broken into parts: PICH · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say pitching the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.