Start with the 'h' sound, like in 'hi'.
Add 'ɪtʃ', as in 'itch'.
End with 'haɪk', with a long 'i' like 'eye'.
missing the second 'h' (hitch-ike)
pronouncing 'i' as a short sound (hitch-hick)
stress on the wrong syllable (hitch-hike)
Start with the 'h' sound, like in 'hat'.
Add 'ɪtʃ', similar to 'witch'.
End with 'haɪk', where 'i' sounds like 'eye'.
same as American
same as American
same as American
The 'i' in 'hike' is a long vowel, sounding like 'eye'.
No, pronounce both 'h' in 'hitchhike'.
First syllable 'hitch' is stressed.
To travel by soliciting free rides from passing vehicles.
/hɪtʃ/
To fasten or connect.
/haɪk/
To walk for a long distance.
/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkər/
A person who hitchhikes.
'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'
Put extra emphasis on the first syllable 'hitch' for correct stress.
Ensure to pronounce each 'h' for clarity.
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