How to Pronounce "hitting"
word
/ˈhɪtɪŋ/
HI-ding
/hˈɪtɪŋ/
HI-ting
Definition
The present participle of 'hit'. It can mean striking something or someone, reaching or touching a point, or becoming very popular or successful, depending on the context.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɪtɪŋ/
British English
/hˈɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HI-ding
UK
HI-ting
Listen in Context
The boy is hitting the ball with a bat.
The car kept hitting small rocks on the road.
Sales are hitting a new high this month.
This song is really hitting right now.