Como Pronunciar "pica"

word

PY-kuh

PEE-kuh

Definição

Pica is a medical condition where a person repeatedly eats things that are not food, like dirt, clay, or paper. It usually happens over a long period and is more common in children or pregnant women.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈpaɪkə

Inglês Britânico

pˈiːkɐ

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

PY-kuh

PEE-kuh

Ouça em Contexto

Pica is more common in young children than in adults.

People with pica may eat items like clay or paper.

Doctors can help treat pica safely.

Some pregnant women experience pica and crave ice or chalk.