How to Pronounce "hit home"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈhoʊm
HIT HOHM
hˈɪt/ /hˈəʊm
HIT HOHM
Definition
If something 'hits home', it has a strong emotional impact or someone suddenly realizes its true meaning or reality.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈhoʊm
British English
hˈɪt/ /hˈəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT HOHM
UK
HIT HOHM
Listen in Context
Her words finally hit home and he realized his mistake.
The danger of smoking really hit home when he got sick.
The loss of his job didn't hit home until he had to move out.
It didn't hit home how tired I was until I sat down.