Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does oiticica mean?
The tree Licania rigida, endemic to Brazil and Puerto Rico.
Where does oiticica come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese oiticica, from Old Tupi.

How to pronounce oiticica

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “oiticica”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “oiticica” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.