How to pronounce picul
Say it like PIK-ul. Picul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picul pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of picul
American and British speakers say picul in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈpɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIK-ul.
What does picul mean?
- A traditional South and East Asian unit of weight, based upon the load of a shoulder pole and varying by place and over time but usually standardized at about 60 kg.
Where does picul come from?
From Malay pikul, with influence from earlier Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese pico.
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Questions about saying picul
How do you pronounce picul?
Say PIK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picul?
Picul has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say picul the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as picul?
Picul sounds the same as pickle in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.