How to Pronounce Hygienic

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

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Letters

/haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hygienic

"hygienic" has 2 syllables: hygien-ic.

What does hygienic mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary.
  2. (of a macro) Whose expansion is guaranteed not to cause the accidental capture of identifiers.

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How many syllables are in "hygienic"?

"Hygienic" has 2 syllables: hygien · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "hygienic"?

The IPA transcription of "hygienic" is /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/.

What does "hygienic" mean?

Hygienic: Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary.

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