How to Pronounce Hitches

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhɪtʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hitches”

"hitches" has 2 syllables: hitch-es. It rhymes with twitches and stitches, if that helps it stick.

What does hitches mean?

noun

  1. A sudden pull.
  2. Any of various knots used to attach a rope to an object other than another rope.

verb

  1. To pull with a jerk.

    “She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.”

  2. To attach, tie or fasten.

    “He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping.”

Synonyms

catchaffixjoinput togethersplicewed

Words that rhyme with hitches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twitchesstitchesnichesenrichesbritchesbitchespitchesitchesditches

Related words

hitchhikehobblerubtourjerkcatchincumbranceenlistment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hitches"?▾

"Hitches" has 2 syllables: hitch · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "hitches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hitches" is /ˈhɪtʃɪz/.

What does "hitches" mean?▾

Hitches: A sudden pull.

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