How to Pronounce Hitched

To pronounce "hitched", say HITCH-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /hɪtʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/hɪtʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hitched”

"hitched" has 2 syllables: hitch-ed. It rhymes with bewitched and ditched, if that helps it stick.

What does hitched mean?

verb

To pull with a jerk.
“She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.”
To attach, tie or fasten.
“He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping.”

Synonyms

affix join put together splice wed

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Words that rhyme with hitched

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bewitched ditched bitched pitched fitched switched twitched stitched itched sandwiched niched witched

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hitched"?▾

"Hitched" has 2 syllables: hitch · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "hitched"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hitched" is /hɪtʃt/.

What does "hitched" mean?▾

Hitched: To pull with a jerk.

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