How to pronounce “jícama”
Hear how “jícama (crunchy root vegetable)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | crunchy root vegetable |
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| Syllables | jí · ca · ma (3) |
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| Stress | The written accent marks the stress: JÍ. |
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| IPA | /ˈxi.ka.ma/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is an H sound: "HEE-kah-mah".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
La jícama con limón es refrescante.Jícama with lime is refreshing.
Corta la jícama en tiras.Cut the jícama into strips.
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