How to pronounce paca
Say it like PAH-kuh. Paca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
- PAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paca
American and British speakers say paca in essentially the same way: /ˈpɑkə/ in the US and /ˈpækə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAK-uh.
Other ways to say paca
Paca also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PAK-uh /ˈpækə/
What does paca mean?
- Any of the large rodents of the genus Cuniculus (but see also its synonyms), native to Central America and South America, which have dark brown or black fur, a white or yellowish underbelly and rows of white spots along the sides.
Where does paca come from?
Via Spanish paca and Portuguese paca, from Paraguayan Guarani paka.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- gibnut
- labba
- cuniculus paca
Words that rhyme with paca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paca.
Questions about saying paca
How do you pronounce paca?
Say PAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑkə/. In British English it is /ˈpækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paca?
Paca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say paca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɑkə/ and the British form is /ˈpækə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.