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How to pronounce hit
Say it like this: /ˈhɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does hit mean?
verbTo strike.
“One boy hit the other.”
To come into contact with forcefully and suddenly.
“The ball hit the fence.”
To strike against something.
“I can't get anything to hit at that distance.”
nounA blow; a punch; a striking against; the collision of one body against another; the stroke that touches anything.
“The hit was very slight.”
Something very successful, such as a song, film, or video game, that receives widespread recognition and acclaim.
A blow; a calamitous or damaging occurrence.
“His reputation took a hit when the new information came to light.”
adjVery successful.
“The band played their hit song to the delight of the fans.”
pronIt.
“But how hit was to come about didn't appear.”
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