How to pronounce fika
Say it like FEE-kuh. Fika has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fika pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fika
American and British speakers say fika in essentially the same way: /ˈfikə/ in the US and /ˈfiːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEE-kuh.
What does fika mean?
- The Swedish practice of taking a break from daily activities or meeting with people to enjoy pastries and drinks, typically coffee.
Where does fika come from?
Borrowed from Swedish fika.
Words that rhyme with fika
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fika.
Questions about saying fika
How do you pronounce fika?
Say FEE-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfikə/. In British English it is /ˈfiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fika?
Fika has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say fika the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfikə/ and the British form is /ˈfiːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.