How to pronounce hiccoughs
Say it like HIK-ups. Hiccoughs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK).
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- HIK
- ups
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hiccoughs 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.
- upsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hiccoughs
American and British speakers say hiccoughs in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪkəps/ in the US and /ˈhɪkəps/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIK-ups.
What does hiccoughs mean?
- plural of hiccough How to pronounce hiccough
Questions about saying hiccoughs
How do you pronounce hiccoughs?
Say HIK-ups. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪkəps/. In British English it is /ˈhɪkəps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hiccoughs?
Hiccoughs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK). Broken into parts: HIK · ups.
Do Americans and Brits say hiccoughs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪkəps/ and the British form is /ˈhɪkəps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.