How to pronounce picas
Say it like PY-kuz. Picas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- kuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picas 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.
- kuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of picas
American and British speakers say picas in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪkəz/ in the US and /ˈpaɪkəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-kuz.
What does picas mean?
- plural of pica How to pronounce pica
Questions about saying picas
How do you pronounce picas?
Say PY-kuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪkəz/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picas?
Picas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · kuz.
Do Americans and Brits say picas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪkəz/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪkəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.