How to pronounce pica
Say it like PY-kuh. Pica has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay 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 pica
American and British speakers say pica in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪkə/ in the US and /ˈpaɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-kuh.
What does pica mean?
- A disorder characterized by appetite and craving for non-edible substances, such as chalk, clay, dirt, ice, or sand.
- A magpie.
- A size of type between small pica and English, now standardized as 12-point.
- A font of this size.
- A unit of length equivalent to 12 points, officially ³⁵⁄₈₃ cm (0.166 in) after 1886 but now (computing) ¹⁄₆ in.
Words that rhyme with pica
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pica.
Words that sound like pica
Questions about saying pica
How do you pronounce pica?
Say PY-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pica?
Pica has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪkə/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as pica?
Pica sounds the same as pika in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.