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How do you say "hiccup" in Italian?
singhiozzare
In Italian, "hiccup" is singhiozzare.
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Pronunciation
Singhiozzare is seen-gyoh-TSAH-reh, stress on the fourth syllable, with the double Z making a sharp TS sound, not a soft Z.
Grammar notes
singhiozzare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Il cibo piccante le fece singhiozzare.
The spicy food made her hiccup.
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How to remember singhiozzare
Singhiozzare has that sharp 'zz' hiccup sound right in the middle of the word, mimicking the hiccup itself.
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Questions about singhiozzare
How do you pronounce singhiozzare?
Singhiozzare is seen-gyoh-TSAH-reh, stress on the fourth syllable, with the double Z making a sharp TS sound, not a soft Z.
Is singhiozzare formal or casual?
singhiozzare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is singhiozzare used in Italian?
singhiozzare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Il cibo piccante le fece singhiozzare. (The spicy food made her hiccup.).
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