How to pronounce mica
Say it like MY-kuh. Mica has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mica
American and British speakers say mica in essentially the same way: /ˈmaɪkə/ in the US and /ˈmaɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: MY-kuh.
What does mica mean?
- Any of a group of hydrous aluminosilicate minerals characterized by highly perfect cleavage, so that they readily separate into very thin leaves, more or less elastic.
Where does mica come from?
Borrowed from Latin mīca (“grain, crumb”).
Words that rhyme with mica
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mica.
Questions about saying mica
How do you pronounce mica?
Say MY-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mica?
Mica has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say mica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmaɪkə/ and the British form is /ˈmaɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.