How to pronounce theca
Say it like THEE-kuh. Theca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce theca. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- THEE
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Theca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of theca
American and British speakers say theca in essentially the same way: /ˈθikə/ in the US and /ˈθiːkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: THEE-kuh.
What does theca mean?
- The pollen-producing organ usually found in pairs and forming an anther.
- The theca folliculi: the twin layers of cells surrounding the basal lamina of an ovarian follicle.
- The thecal sac: the portion of the dura mater that surrounds the spinal cord and the cauda equina.
Words that rhyme with theca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of theca.
Questions about saying theca
How do you pronounce theca?
Say THEE-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈθikə/. In British English it is /ˈθiːkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in theca?
Theca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THEE). Broken into parts: THEE · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say theca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθikə/ and the British form is /ˈθiːkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.