How to pronounce plica
Say it like PLY-kuh. Plica has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY).
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- PLY
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLYSay 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 plica
American and British speakers say plica in essentially the same way: /ˈplaɪkə/ in the US and /ˈplaɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLY-kuh.
What does plica mean?
- A fold or crease, especially of skin or other tissue.
- Polish plait, plica polonica, or plica neuropatica: a disease of the hair in which it becomes twisted and matted together.
- A diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches.
Where does plica come from?
From Medieval Latin, from Latin plicare (“to fold”).
Words that rhyme with plica
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plica.
Questions about saying plica
How do you pronounce plica?
Say PLY-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈplaɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plica?
Plica has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY). Broken into parts: PLY · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say plica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplaɪkə/ and the British form is /ˈplaɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.