How Do You Spell HICCOUGHED?

Pronunciation: [hˈɪkɒfd] (IPA)

The word "Hiccoughed" is spelled with two consecutive letters 'c' and 'o'. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /hɪkʌpt/. The reason behind the spelling of this word is its origin from 'hiccup', which is a reflex spasm of the diaphragm. The spelling 'hiccough' was the original version of the word, dating back to the 16th century. Gradually, it evolved into 'hiccup' in North America but still spelled as 'hiccough' in the UK, Australia, and other English-speaking countries. Despite the spelling difference, both versions are pronounced the same way.

HICCOUGHED Meaning and Definition

1. Hiccoughed is a term used to describe the act of experiencing hiccoughs or hiccups. It is a verb derived from the noun "hiccough," which refers to the involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm and subsequent sudden intake of breath, accompanied by a distinctive sound, caused by irritation or stimulation of the nerve endings in the diaphragm.

   When someone hiccoughs, they are subject to these recurring episodes characterized by this repetitive, rhythmic sound. The sound itself is a result of the abrupt closure of the vocal cords as the diaphragm contracts and causes a sudden rush of air into the lungs, followed by the closure of the glottis. Typically, this sound is described as a "hic" or a sharp intake of breath.

   Hiccoughing can occur spontaneously or be stimulated by various factors, including eating or drinking too quickly, consuming carbonated beverages, swallowing air, abrupt shifts in temperature, excitement, anxiety, or certain medical conditions. While generally harmless and temporary, persistent hiccoughing can be uncomfortable and may require medical intervention in severe cases.

   The term "hiccoughed" is often used to describe the specific act of producing hiccoughs, reflecting the repetitive nature of the spasms and the distinct sound produced. It implies that the person has experienced a series of hiccoughs, suggesting the occurrence of multiple spasms of the diaphragm.

2. More usually spelt hiccup, hiccupping, hiccupped.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HICCOUGHED

• giccoughed
• biccoughed
• niccoughed
• jiccoughed
• uiccoughed
• yiccoughed
• huccoughed
• hjccoughed
• hkccoughed
• hoccoughed
• h9ccoughed
• h8ccoughed
• hixcoughed
• hivcoughed
• hifcoughed

Etymology of HICCOUGHED

The word "hiccoughed", also spelled "hiccuped", is derived from the word "hiccup", which refers to an involuntary spasm or contraction of the diaphragm muscle. The term "hiccup" has an uncertain etymology, but it likely originated from the sound produced when a person hiccups. The word "hiccoughed" is simply the past tense and past participle form of "hiccup", indicating that a person has experienced this involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle. Both "hiccuped" and "hiccoughed" are commonly used, with "hiccuped" being more prevalent in American English, whereas "hiccoughed" is more commonly used in British English.

Similar spelling words for HICCOUGHED

• Hiccoughing,
• hiccupped,
• Hiccoughed.

Conjugate verb Hiccoughed

CONDITIONAL

I would hiccough

we would hiccough

you would hiccough

he/she/it would hiccough

they would hiccough

FUTURE

I will hiccough

we will hiccough

you will hiccough

he/she/it will hiccough

they will hiccough

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hiccoughed

we will have hiccoughed

you will have hiccoughed

he/she/it will have hiccoughed

they will have hiccoughed

PAST

I hiccoughed

we hiccoughed

you hiccoughed

he/she/it hiccoughed

they hiccoughed

PAST PERFECT

I had hiccoughed

we had hiccoughed

you had hiccoughed

he/she/it had hiccoughed

they had hiccoughed

PRESENT

I hiccough

we hiccough

you hiccough

he/she/it hiccoughs

they hiccough

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hiccoughed

we have hiccoughed

you have hiccoughed

he/she/it has hiccoughed

they have hiccoughed

I am hiccoughing

we are hiccoughing

you are hiccoughing

he/she/it is hiccoughing

they are hiccoughing

I was hiccoughing

we were hiccoughing

you were hiccoughing

he/she/it was hiccoughing

they were hiccoughing

I will be hiccoughing

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I have been hiccoughing

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they have been hiccoughing

I had been hiccoughing

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I will have been hiccoughing

we will have been hiccoughing

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they will have been hiccoughing

I would have hiccoughed

we would have hiccoughed

you would have hiccoughed

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they would have hiccoughed

I would be hiccoughing

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you would be hiccoughing

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I would have been hiccoughing

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