How to pronounce pika
Say it like PY-kuh. Pika has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
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- PY
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pika 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 pika
American and British speakers say pika in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪkə/ in the US and /ˈpaɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-kuh.
What does pika mean?
- Any of several small, furry mammals, similar to guinea pigs, but related to rabbits, of the genus Ochotona, from the mountains of North America and Asia.
Words that rhyme with pika
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pika.
Words that sound like pika
Questions about saying pika
How do you pronounce pika?
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 pika?
Pika has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pika 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 pika?
Pika sounds the same as pica in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.