How to pronounce indica
Say it like ID-uh-kuh. Indica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID).
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- ID
- uh
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indica
American and British speakers say indica in essentially the same way: /ˈɪdəkə/ in the US and /ˈɪdəkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ID-uh-kuh.
What does indica mean?
- Any of the indica subspecies of the rice, Oryza sativa, which (unlike the japonica or sinica subspecies) are non-sticky and long-grained.
- Marijuana of the species Cannabis indica.
Where does indica come from?
From Latin indica, from being associated with the Indian Subcontinent.
Questions about saying indica
How do you pronounce indica?
Say ID-uh-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪdəkə/. In British English it is /ˈɪdəkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indica?
Indica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ID). Broken into parts: ID · uh · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say indica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪdəkə/ and the British form is /ˈɪdəkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.