How to Pronounce Hitchhikes

To pronounce "hitchhikes", say HITCHH-ik-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

HITCHH-ik-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “hitchhikes”

"hitchhikes" has 3 syllables: hitchh-ik-es. It rhymes with strikes and spikes, if that helps it stick.

What does hitchhikes mean?

verb

  1. To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.
  2. To be carried along with something else, for example Genetic Hitchhiking where a gene is propagated because it occurs in conjunction with a favourable mutation, or Cultural Hitchhiking where a cultural trait spreads with a technologically advanced population.

Synonyms

hitchhitch a ridethumb a liftthumb a ride

Words that rhyme with hitchhikes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strikesspikesyikesdikesturnpikestykesshrikespikesmikeshikesdislikestikes

Related words

hitchthumbhitchhikerhitchingvagabondinghoboingtravellingtraveling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hitchhikes"?▾

"Hitchhikes" has 3 syllables: hitchh · ik · es.

What does "hitchhikes" mean?▾

Hitchhikes: To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.

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