How to pronounce zika
Say it like ZIK-uh. Zika has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce zika. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ZIK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zika pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zika
American and British speakers say zika in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪkə/ in the US and /ˈzɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIK-uh.
What does zika mean?
- The disease caused by the Zika virus.
- The Zika virus.
Questions about saying zika
How do you pronounce zika?
Say ZIK-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪkə/. In British English it is /ˈzɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zika?
Zika has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIK). Broken into parts: ZIK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say zika the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪkə/ and the British form is /ˈzɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.