How to Pronounce Pica

To pronounce "pica", say PIC-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpʌɪkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈpʌɪkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pica”

"pica" has 2 syllables: pic-a. It rhymes with czajka and fica, if that helps it stick.

What does pica mean?

noun

  1. A disorder characterized by craving and appetite for non-edible substances, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, or sand.

Synonyms

allotriophagychthonophagiacittosisgeophagy

Words that rhyme with pica

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

czajkaficaformicagrbavica

Related words

emaippikaicapmagpiespagophagiaxylophagia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pica"?▾

"Pica" has 2 syllables: pic · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "pica"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pica" is /ˈpʌɪkə/.

What does "pica" mean?▾

Pica: A disorder characterized by craving and appetite for non-edible substances, such as ice, clay, chalk, dirt, or sand.

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