Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hitting

/ˈhɪtɪŋ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.46 in modern English

Syllables
hit-ting
IPA
/ˈhɪtɪŋ/
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of hit

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How do you pronounce hitting?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɪtɪŋ/.
What does hitting mean?
A series of hits or blows directed at a person or object.

How to pronounce hitting

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hitting”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈhɪtɪŋ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hitting” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.