How to pronounce modica
Say it like MAH-dih-kuh. Modica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH).
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US American/ˈmɑdɪkə/MAH-dih-kuh
UK British/ˈmɒdɪkə/MOD-ih-kuh
- MAH
- dih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Modica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of modica
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MOD-ih-kuh.
What does modica mean?
noun
- plural of modicum How to pronounce modicum
Questions about saying modica
How do you pronounce modica?
Say MAH-dih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑdɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈmɒdɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in modica?
Modica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAH). Broken into parts: MAH · dih · kuh.
Is modica pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒdɪkə/ (MOD-ih-kuh).