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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hic

/hɪk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.56 in modern English

Syllables
hic
IPA
/hɪk/
8
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

intj

An approximation to the sound of a hiccup, used e.g. to indicate drunkenness.

noun

Initialism of high-income country.

noun

Initialism of hybrid integrated circuit.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /hɪk/

Inflected Forms

HICs (plural)

Phrases

hic et nunc hic jacet

Frequently Paired Words

hic et nunc hic jacet IC integrated circuit

Synonyms

developed country

Homonyms

hick

Antonyms

LMIC developing country

Rhymes With

pick quick sick click stick kick dick nick trick technique thick creek

Questions

How do you pronounce hic?
The recorded pronunciation is /hɪk/.
What does hic mean?
An approximation to the sound of a hiccup, used e.g. to indicate drunkenness.
Where does hic come from?
Onomatopoeic.

How to pronounce hic

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hic”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/hɪk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hic”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “hic” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.