How to Pronounce Hygiene

To pronounce "hygiene", say HYGIEN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhaɪˌdʒin/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/hˈaɪdʒiːn/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “hygiene”

Break "hygiene" into 2 beats and lean on "HYGIEN" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

What does hygiene mean?

noun

  1. The science of health, its promotion and preservation.
  2. Those conditions and practices that promote and preserve health.

    “Hygiene is an important consideration in places where food is prepared.”

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Words that rhyme with hygiene

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

hygienicssanitarysanitationcleanlinesscleansingwashcleanerwashroom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hygiene"?▾

"Hygiene" has 2 syllables: hygien · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "hygiene"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hygiene" is /ˈhaɪˌdʒin/.

What does "hygiene" mean?▾

Hygiene: The science of health, its promotion and preservation.

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