To pronounce "hygge", say HYGGE — one syllable, IPA /ˈhjuːɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhjuːɡə/
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noun
adjective
"Hygge" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "hygge" is /ˈhjuːɡə/.
Hygge: Cosiness, conviviality.
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