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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/haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/
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"hygienic" has 2 syllables: hygien-ic.
adjective
"Hygienic" has 2 syllables: hygien · ic.
The IPA transcription of "hygienic" is /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/.
Hygienic: Pertaining to hygiene; clean, sanitary.
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