How to Pronounce "hitchhiking"
word
/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkɪŋ/
HITCH-hy-king
/hˈɪtʃhaɪkɪŋ/
hITCH-hy-king
Definition
The act of traveling by asking passing drivers for free rides, usually by standing at the side of the road and signaling with your thumb.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkɪŋ/
British English
/hˈɪtʃhaɪkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HITCH-hy-king
UK
hITCH-hy-king
Listen in Context
Hitchhiking can save money on travel.
Some people think hitchhiking is dangerous.
He tried hitchhiking to another city.
We spent the summer hitchhiking across Europe.