It pretty much sounds like a human hiccup.
Hiccup
It's one of those words like bang or swoosh that are based on the sound they are describing. When people hiccup, it sounds pretty close to "hiccup".
The diaphram.
Hic (from hiccup)
No, the word "lipstick" is not an onomatopoeia. An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents, like "buzz" or "hiccup."
The sound of a hiccup is caused by the sudden closure of the vocal cords in the larynx (voice box). This closure occurs as a reflex response to the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle.
"Hiccup" is a synonym for singultus, both referring to involuntary spasms of the diaphragm followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords, resulting in a distinctive sound.
No, the word hiccuped is the past tense of the verb to hiccup. The noun form is a hiccup.
Oh, dude, your dog is probably just not a fan of your hiccups. Like, maybe they think you're possessed by some hiccup demon or something. Dogs can be sensitive to sudden noises and movements, so they might just be like, "Nope, I'm outta here," when you start hiccuping. Just give them some space and maybe a treat to make up for scaring them with your hiccups.
· hiccup · hiss · howl · hum · heartbeat
The English word where 'gh' sounds like 'p' is "hiccough," which is an alternative spelling of "hiccup." The 'gh' in "hiccough" is pronounced like the 'p' sound due to historical changes in the English language. This pronunciation is a result of the evolution of the word from its Middle English origins.
As in a crush, Astrid :D