How to pronounce angelica
Say it like an-JEL-ih-kuh. Angelica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL).
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- an
- JEL
- ih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angelica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of angelica
American and British speakers say angelica in essentially the same way: /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/ in the US and /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-JEL-ih-kuh.
Other ways to say angelica
Angelica also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AN-juh-lee-kuh /ˈændʒəˌlikə/
What does angelica mean?
- A tall plant, with hollow stems, genus Angelica, especially garden angelica (Angelica archangelica).
- A candied stem of the plant, used to decorate cookies.
- A member of any species of genus Aralia.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying angelica
How do you pronounce angelica?
Say an-JEL-ih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/. In British English it is /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angelica?
Angelica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL). Broken into parts: an · JEL · ih · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say angelica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/ and the British form is /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.