ENG How to pronounce rubrica in Italian
rubrìca
ru·brì·ca
/ruˈbrika/
Do not say: rùbrica
Why it is pronounced rubrìca
The pronunciation is rubrìca: it comes from Latin rubrīca, where the long i bears the stress, which is preserved in Italian.
Say ru-brì-ca in three syllables, approximately roo-BREE-kah, stressing brì, with oo as in “food”, ee as in “see”, a as in “father” and an Italian tapped or rolled r.
Meaning
A notebook or register arranged alphabetically for recording names and contact details; a section of a newspaper or programme devoted to a particular subject. It also denotes the red colour formerly used in books, and the passages of text written in red.
Where it comes from
It derives from Latin rubrīca, “red ochre”, from ruber, “red”. In the past, the titles of books and laws were written in red: the name came to denote titles and summaries. In the Roman Church, the rules included in liturgical books to guide celebrations are called rubrics.
Frequently asked questions about rubrica
Where does the stress fall in rubrica?
In rubrìca, the stress falls on the syllable brì: the word is stressed on the second-to-last syllable.
Is it pronounced rùbrica or rubrìca?
The correct pronunciation is rubrìca.
How many syllables does rubrica have?
The word rubrìca has 3 syllables: ru · brì · ca.
What does rubrica mean?
Rubrìca means: Alphabetical register, themed section or historical writing in red.
Where does the word rubrica come from?
It derives from Latin rubrīca, “red ochre”, from ruber, “red”.
Why is it pronounced rubrìca?
The pronunciation is rubrìca: it comes from Latin rubrīca, where the long i bears the stress, which is preserved in Italian.