How to pronounce jicama
Say it like HIK-uh-muh. Jicama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK).
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- HIK
- uh
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jicama pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HIKSay 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of jicama
American and British speakers say jicama in essentially the same way: /ˈhɪkəmə/ in the US and /ˈhɪkəmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: HIK-uh-muh.
What does jicama mean?
- The edible root of the yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) used in salads in Central America and as a snack in Mexico.
Where does jicama come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish jícama, from Classical Nahuatl xīcama, apocopic form of xīcamatl.
Questions about saying jicama
How do you pronounce jicama?
Say HIK-uh-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɪkəmə/. In British English it is /ˈhɪkəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jicama?
Jicama has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HIK). Broken into parts: HIK · uh · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say jicama the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɪkəmə/ and the British form is /ˈhɪkəmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.