How to Pronounce Hiccough

To pronounce "hiccough", say HICC-ough — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɪkəp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

hiccough

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɪkəp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hiccough”

Break "hiccough" into 2 beats and lean on "HICC" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with hiccup, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: hiccup — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hiccough mean?

noun

  1. A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

    “There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter.”

  2. (by extension) Any spasm or sudden change.

verb

  1. To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.
  2. To say with a hiccup.

    “"I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.”

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Words that rhyme with hiccough

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hiccup

Related words

singultushiccupspasmodichiccupscoughcatarrhaldiarrhoeaspasm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hiccough"?▾

"Hiccough" has 2 syllables: hicc · ough.

What is the IPA transcription of "hiccough"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hiccough" is /ˈhɪkəp/.

What does "hiccough" mean?▾

Hiccough: A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

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