How do you pronounce "hitting"?

In American English: /ˈhɪtɪŋ/ (HIT-ing). In British English: /hˈɪtɪŋ/ (H-it). In Canadian English: /ˈhɪtɪŋ/ (HIT-ing). In Australian English: /hˈɪtɪŋ/ (H-it).

Is "hitting" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɪtɪŋ/ (HIT-ing), while in British English it's /hˈɪtɪŋ/ (H-it).

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hitting

/ˈhɪtɪŋ/

HIT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

hɪthit·ɪŋting

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