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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tikka

/tɪk.ə/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.53 in modern English

Syllables
tik-ka
IPA
/tɪk.ə/
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of tilak (“Hindu caste mark on forehead”).

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindustani टिक्का (ṭikkā, “piece”) / ٹِکّہ (ṭikka), ultimately from Classical Persian تکه (tikka).

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /tɪk.ə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

tikkas (plural)

Phrases

tikka masala

Frequently Paired Words

tandoori

Questions

How do you pronounce tikka?
The recorded pronunciation is /tɪk.ə/.
What does tikka mean?
A marinade made from various aromatic spices usually with a yoghurt base; often used in Indian cuisine prior to grilling in a tandoor.
Where does tikka come from?
Borrowed from Hindustani टिक्का (ṭikkā, “piece”) / ٹِکّہ (ṭikka), ultimately from Classical Persian تکه (tikka).

How to pronounce tikka

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