How to pronounce amicus
Say it like uh-MEE-kus. Amicus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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US American/əˈmikəs/uh-MEE-kus
UK British/ˈæmɪkəs/AM-ih-kus
- uh
- MEE
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amicus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amicus
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: AM-ih-kus.
What does amicus mean?
noun
- Someone not a party to a case who submits a brief and/or presents oral argument in that case.
Where does amicus come from?
Ellipsis of amicus curiae.
Questions about saying amicus
How do you pronounce amicus?
Say uh-MEE-kus. The American pronunciation is /əˈmikəs/. In British English it is /ˈæmɪkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amicus?
Amicus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: uh · MEE · kus.
Is amicus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈæmɪkəs/ (AM-ih-kus).