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hit
Definition:
(nou) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball) (nou) the act of contacting one thing with another (nou) a conspicuous success (nou) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together (nou) a dose of a narcotic drug (nou) a murder carried out by an underworld syndicate (nou) a connection made via the internet to another website
Phonetic Transcription:
hɪt
Examples:
He managed to hold on until the cycle hit the base of the ramp.
Windstorms hit, as they had on the plains in the past, but now there was nothing to hold down the parched earth.
Anytime you have to make a call to your publicist to forewarn the press on some pictures that are about to hit the internet.
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Common mistakes of hit pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "hi-t". "Hit" is a one-syllable word with primary stress on the first sound: /hɪt/ (US) and /hɪt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the single syllable to pronounce it correctly.
- Vowel confusion: People often pronounce the vowel sound incorrectly, saying "hate" instead of "hit". The correct vowel sound is a short "i" as in /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "sit" and "bit" to get familiar with the short "i" sound.
- Final consonant omission: Some speakers drop the final "t" sound, saying "hi" instead of "hit". This can change the meaning entirely. The final "t" should be clearly articulated: /hɪt/. Tip: Emphasize the "t" by practicing words like "cat" and "bat".
- Overemphasizing the "h": Learners may overpronounce the "h" sound, making it sound like "h-it". While "h" is important, it should not dominate the sound. The correct pronunciation is smooth: /hɪt/. Tip: Practice saying "him" and "her" to balance the "h" sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "hit" with a long vowel, sounding like "heat". The vowel in "hit" is short and clipped, as in /ɪ/. Tip: Compare with "hit" and "heat" to notice the difference in vowel length.