How to pronounce cicala
Say it like sih-KAH-luh. Cicala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- sih
- KAH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cicala pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cicala
American and British speakers say cicala in essentially the same way: /sɪˈkɑlə/ in the US and /sɪˈkɑːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-KAH-luh.
What does cicala mean?
- A cicada.
Where does cicala come from?
Derived from Italian cicala and Occitan cicala.
Words that rhyme with cicala
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cicala.
Questions about saying cicala
How do you pronounce cicala?
Say sih-KAH-luh. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈkɑlə/. In British English it is /sɪˈkɑːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cicala?
Cicala has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: sih · KAH · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say cicala the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈkɑlə/ and the British form is /sɪˈkɑːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.