How to pronounce spicous
Say it like SPY-kus. Spicous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY).
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- SPY
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spicous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spicous
American and British speakers say spicous in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪkəs/ in the US and /ˈspaɪkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPY-kus.
What does spicous mean?
- Alternative form of spicose.
Where does spicous come from?
From Latin spīca (“spike, ear of grain”) + -ous.
Questions about saying spicous
How do you pronounce spicous?
Say SPY-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪkəs/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spicous?
Spicous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPY). Broken into parts: SPY · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say spicous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪkəs/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.