How to pronounce serica
Say it like SER-ih-kuh. Serica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER).
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- SER
- ih
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Serica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of serica
American and British speakers say serica in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛrɪkə/ in the US and /ˈsɛrɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SER-ih-kuh.
What does serica mean?
- Any June beetle of the genus Serica.
Where does serica come from?
Borrowed from translingual Serica, from Latin sērica (“garments, silk”).
Questions about saying serica
How do you pronounce serica?
Say SER-ih-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛrɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈsɛrɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in serica?
Serica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SER). Broken into parts: SER · ih · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say serica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛrɪkə/ and the British form is /ˈsɛrɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.