How Do You Spell COMMUNICUS?

Pronunciation: [kəmjˈuːnɪkəs] (IPA)

The word "communicus" is often misspelled as "communica". The correct spelling, using IPA phonetic transcription, is /kəmjuːnɨkəs/. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, followed by a long "u" sound in the second syllable. The final syllable is pronounced with a "k" sound and a short "u" sound, followed by an unstressed "əs" ending. Remembering to include all of these sounds when spelling the word can help to avoid common mistakes.