How to Pronounce "hit the trail"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹeɪɫ
HIT thuh TRAYL
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈeɪl
HIT thuh TRAYL
Definition
To start a journey, especially by walking or hiking; sometimes used informally to mean 'leave' or 'get going'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹeɪɫ
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT thuh TRAYL
UK
HIT thuh TRAYL
Listen in Context
Let's hit the trail early so we can enjoy the sunrise.
We should hit the trail before it gets too hot.
After packing our bags, we were ready to hit the trail.
It's getting late—let's hit the trail before dark.