How to Pronounce Hike

To pronounce "hike", say HIK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /haɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/haɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hike”

"hike" has 2 syllables: hik-e. It rhymes with strike and like, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: heick, huyck — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hike mean?

noun

  1. A long walk.
  2. An abrupt increase.

    “The tenants were not happy with the rent hike.”

verb

  1. To take a long walk for pleasure or exercise.

    “Don't forget to bring the map when we go hiking tomorrow.”

  2. To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.

Synonyms

lean outsit outtramp

Words that rhyme with hike

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strikelikepiketykechildlikedikealikelykeknifelikeskrikedisliketike

Related words

boostrisetrampraisewalkingwalkswalkstroll

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hike"?▾

"Hike" has 2 syllables: hik · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hike"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hike" is /haɪk/.

What does "hike" mean?▾

Hike: A long walk.

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