How to pronounce hic
Say it like HIK. Hic is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HIK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of hic
American and British speakers say hic in essentially the same way: /hɪk/ in the US and /hɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIK.
What does hic mean?
- An approximation to the sound of a hiccup, used e.g. to indicate drunkenness.“"This wine - hic! - tasted good."”
Where does hic come from?
Onomatopoeic.
Words that rhyme with hic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hic.
Words that sound like hic
Questions about saying hic
How do you pronounce hic?
Say HIK. The American pronunciation is /hɪk/. In British English it is /hɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hic?
Hic is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HIK.
Do Americans and Brits say hic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /hɪk/ and the British form is /hɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as hic?
Hic sounds the same as hick in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.