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How to say: hiccough
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Hiccough
Syllables
hiccough
US accent
/hˈɪkʌp/
UK accent
/hˈɪkʌp/
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Definition
Definition — (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
e.g. “how do you cure the hiccups?”