How to Pronounce Hitting

To pronounce "hitting", say HITT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɪtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈhɪtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hitting”

"hitting" has 2 syllables: hitt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.

What does hitting mean?

verb

(heading, physical) To strike.
To manage to touch (a target) in the right place.
“I hit the jackpot.”

noun

A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object.
“Their conflict ended in hitting.”
The skill of hitting.
“The batter's hitting improved with practice.”

Synonyms

beat pelt thump beset fall upon lay into bang ram

Antonyms

miss cut kill

Words that rhyme with hitting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwitting unremitting flitting befitting splitting emitting quitting knitting getting gritting permitting omitting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hitting"?▾

"Hitting" has 2 syllables: hitt · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "hitting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hitting" is /ˈhɪtɪŋ/.

What does "hitting" mean?▾

Hitting: (heading, physical) To strike.

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