To pronounce "hickup", say HICK-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
hickup
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HICK-up
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"hickup" has 2 syllables: hick-up. It rhymes with stuck-up and stickup, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hickup" has 2 syllables: hick · up.
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