Hyphenation of hiccough

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word hiccough? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

hic-cough

Definitions of hiccough:

1.	(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 How do you cure the hiccups?
2.	Breathe spasmodically, and make a sound When you have to hiccup
3.	Drink a glass of cold water

Synonyms of hiccough:

noun	hiccup, singultus, symptom, reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction
verb	hiccup, breathe, take a breath, respire, suspire

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