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.

What does hygiene mean?

noun

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

verb

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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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