How many syllables in hiccups?

Syllables in hiccups

2

hic·cups

Hiccups has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say hiccups

Pronunciation/ˈhɪkəps/
2 syllables, HIC-cups · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say hiccups slowly and listen for each vowel sound: hic, cups. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in hiccups?
Hiccups has two syllables.
How do you divide hiccups into syllables?
Hiccups divides as hic-cups.
Which syllable is stressed in hiccups?
The first syllable (HIC-cups).

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