how to pronounce hiccough

/ˈhɪk.ʌp/

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hiccough is pronounced in two syllables

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meanings of hiccough

noun:

Alternative spelling of hiccup.

verb:

Alternative spelling of hiccup.

hiccough frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word hiccough occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.