How to pronounce picarian
Say it like pih-KER-ee-un. Picarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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- pih
- KER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of picarian
American and British speakers say picarian in essentially the same way: /pɪˈkɛriən/ in the US and /pɪˈkɛəriən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pih-KAIR-ree-un.
What does picarian mean?
- Of or relating to the Picariae, an obsolete bird classification.
- Any member of the Picariae.
Where does picarian come from?
From translingual Picariae + -an, from Latin picus (“woodpecker”).
Words that rhyme with picarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of picarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying picarian
How do you pronounce picarian?
Say pih-KER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈkɛriən/. In British English it is /pɪˈkɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picarian?
Picarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: pih · KER · ee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say picarian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɪˈkɛriən/ and the British form is /pɪˈkɛəriən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.