How to Pronounce Hiccup

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈhɪkəp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hiccup”

"hiccup" has 2 syllables: hicc-up. It rhymes with hiccough, if that helps it stick.

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

What does hiccup 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.”

Words that rhyme with hiccup

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hiccough

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hiccup"?▾

"Hiccup" has 2 syllables: hicc · up.

What is the IPA transcription of "hiccup"?▾

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

What does "hiccup" mean?▾

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

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