How to Pronounce "hitchhike"
word
ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪk
HITCH-hyke
hˈɪtʃhaɪk
hitch-HYKE
Definition
To travel by asking strangers in passing vehicles for a free ride, usually by standing at the side of the road and signaling for them to stop.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪk
British English
hˈɪtʃhaɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HITCH-hyke
UK
hitch-HYKE
Listen in Context
We decided to hitchhike to the next city.
He learned how to hitchhike when he was in college.
It's not always safe to hitchhike alone.
We didn't have enough money for a bus, so we tried to hitchhike.