The spelling of the word "hibbitts" can be explained with the International Phonetic Alphabet transcription /ˈhɪbɪts/. The first syllable "hib" is pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "hit", followed by the "b" sound. The second syllable "bits" has a short "i" sound as well, followed by the "t" and "s" sounds. The spelling of "hibbitts" may be confusing, as the double "b" suggests a longer vowel sound, but this is not the case in the pronunciation.