How to Pronounce "hit the road"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊd
HIT-thuh-ROHD
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈəʊd
HIT-thuh-ROHD
Definition
An informal expression meaning to start a journey, usually by car or another vehicle. It often means to leave a place and begin traveling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹoʊd
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈəʊd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT-thuh-ROHD
UK
HIT-thuh-ROHD
Listen in Context
It's time to hit the road and start our vacation.
Let's hit the road before it gets dark.
We woke up early to hit the road at sunrise.
Alright, it's getting late—let's hit the road.