How to Pronounce Spicula

To pronounce "spicula", say SPIC-ul-a — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

SPIC-ul-a

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💡 Tip for remembering “spicula”

"spicula" has 3 syllables: spic-ul-a. It rhymes with buccula, if that helps it stick.

What does spicula mean?

noun

  1. A little spike; a spikelet.
  2. A pointed fleshy appendage.

noun

  1. A thrusting javelin used by Romans that replaced the pilum in the late 3rd century.
  2. A sharp, pointed crystal, especially of ice.

Synonyms

spiculespicula

Words that rhyme with spicula

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buccula

Related words

ternateacerateacuatetriradiateanchoratespiculespicaspiculum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spicula"?▾

"Spicula" has 3 syllables: spic · ul · a.

What does "spicula" mean?▾

Spicula: A little spike; a spikelet.

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