How to pronounce "hitchhike"

hitchhike

Noun
American
/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

hitch hike

How natives say hitchhike

British
/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪk/

Syllable Breakdown

hitch hike

How natives say hitchhike

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'h' sound, like in 'hi'.

  • Add 'ɪtʃ', as in 'itch'.

  • End with 'haɪk', with a long 'i' like 'eye'.

Common Mistakes

  • missing the second 'h' (hitch-ike)

  • pronouncing 'i' as a short sound (hitch-hick)

  • stress on the wrong syllable (hitch-hike)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'h' sound, like in 'hat'.

  • Add 'ɪtʃ', similar to 'witch'.

  • End with 'haɪk', where 'i' sounds like 'eye'.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the 'i' in 'hike' pronounced like 'eye'?

The 'i' in 'hike' is a long vowel, sounding like 'eye'.

Is the second 'h' silent?

No, pronounce both 'h' in 'hitchhike'.

Where is the stress in 'hitchhike'?

First syllable 'hitch' is stressed.

Definition

hitchhike

To travel by soliciting free rides from passing vehicles.

Word Family

hitch

/hɪtʃ/

verb

To fasten or connect.

Example: Hitch the trailer to the car.

hike

/haɪk/

verb

To walk for a long distance.

Example: We will hike in the mountains.

hitchhiker

/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkər/

noun

A person who hitchhikes.

Example: We picked up a hitchhiker on the way.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'hitchhike' includes two 'h' sounds unlike 'hitch'

'hitchhike' uses a longer 'i' sound compared to 'hike' alone

'hitchhiker' adds an additional 'ər' sound not in 'hitchhike'

Pro Tips

Practice Stress

Put extra emphasis on the first syllable 'hitch' for correct stress.

Remember the 'h'

Ensure to pronounce each 'h' for clarity.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Hitchhike

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

accomplish

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

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