hygiene

/ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/

Syllables hy·giene

Stress HY-giene

Phonics Breakdown

hy

/haɪ/

long i

giene

/dʒiːn/

soft g

Meaning

practices that maintain health and cleanliness

Sound Reference

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hy=/haɪ/(hi) + giene=/dʒiːn/(gene)

Example

Good hygiene is important for staying healthy.