How to Pronounce "hitch a ride"

expression

HITCH-uh-RYD

Definition

To get a free ride in someone else's car, usually by asking someone or by standing at the side of the road and waiting for someone to offer you a lift.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈhɪtʃ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaɪd

British English

hˈɪtʃ/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈaɪd

Simplified Pronunciation

HITCH-uh-RYD

Listen in Context

I didn't have money for a taxi, so I tried to hitch a ride home.

He managed to hitch a ride to school with his neighbor.

When my car broke down, I had to hitch a ride to work.

We might be late—do you think we can hitch a ride with someone?