To pronounce "ficus", say FIC-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪkəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfaɪkəs/
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"ficus" has 2 syllables: fic-us. It rhymes with cnicus and tikis, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ficus" has 2 syllables: fic · us.
The IPA transcription of "ficus" is /ˈfaɪkəs/.
Ficus: A plant belonging to the genus Ficus, including the rubber plant.
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