pica

How to Split "pica" into Syllables

The word pica is divided into 2 syllables: pi·ca. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pi — 1st syllable
• ca — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of pica:

• IPA: /ˈpaɪkə/

📖 Definitions

1. pica (countable and uncountable, plural picas)
2. pica (disorder) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Latin pīca (“jay; magpie”). Doublet of pie (“magpie”). (pathology): From the idea that magpies will eat almost anything. From Medieval Latin pica (“pica: a service book”), possibly from Latin pīca (“magpie”) after the piebald appearance of the typeset page (cf. pie (“disordered type”)). The relation to the printer's measure is unclear, as no edition of the text in pica type is known. The French pica derives from English rather than vice versa. From Latin pīl...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down pica into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare pica with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
pica	2	pi·ca
phase	2	pha-se
pic	1	pic
pasha	2	pa-sha
psi	1	psi

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to pica:

pic, pick, Pict, pic's, picky, picot, pickax, picker.