How to pronounce "cicala" in Italian
t͡ʃiˈka.la
ci·CÀ·la
Primary stress: cà
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guerra cicala intanto i comandanti delle navi ucraine
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1 clipThe Italian word “cicala” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as t͡ʃiˈka.la. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (ci · cà · la), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (cà). Grammatically, “cicala” functions as a verb, noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Italian video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cicala” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from euronews (in Italiano).
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇮🇹 ITeuronews (in Italiano)Clip #1 · @1:23
“a suo dire potrebbe portare luca e la guerra cicala intanto i comandanti delle navi ucraine intanto i comandanti delle navi ucraine”
Definition & Meaning: “cicala”
- to chatter, to jabber, to blather
- inflection of cicalare:
- second-person singular imperative
- cicada
- cunt, pussy
- the ring at the top of an anchor to which the chain is attached
Example Sentences (1)
- “guerra cicala intanto i comandanti delle navi ucraine”
Pronounce: “cicala”
- Syllables:
- ci · cà · la
- Primary stress:
- cà
- IPA:
- t͡ʃiˈka.la
- Hear it in context
- cicala
Frequently asked questions about cicala
How do you pronounce “cicala” in Italian?
“cicala” is pronounced ⁄t͡ʃiˈka.la⁄ in Italian. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “cicala” mean?
“cicala” means: to chatter, to jabber, to blather