How to pronounce cacique
Say it like kuh-SEEK. Cacique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEK).
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- kuh
- SEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacique pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cacique
American and British speakers say cacique in essentially the same way: /kəˈsik/ in the US and /kəˈsiːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-SEEK.
What does cacique mean?
- A local political leader in Latin America, Spain, or the Philippines.
- Any of a number of tropical birds from Central America and South America in the genera Cacicus, Cassiculus, and Amblycercus.
Where does cacique come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cacique, from Taíno *kasike or Lokono kassequa, cazaqah (“chieftain; power”).
Words that rhyme with cacique
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Questions about saying cacique
How do you pronounce cacique?
Say kuh-SEEK. The American pronunciation is /kəˈsik/. In British English it is /kəˈsiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacique?
Cacique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEK). Broken into parts: kuh · SEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say cacique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈsik/ and the British form is /kəˈsiːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.