How to pronounce ace
Say it like AYS. Ace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- AYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ace
American and British speakers say ace in essentially the same way: /eɪs/ in the US and /eɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYS.
What does ace mean?
- the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number“he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it”“they had lunch at one”
- one of four playing cards in a deck having a single pip on its face
- someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- succeed at easily“She sailed through her exams”“You will pass with flying colors”
- score an ace against“He aced his opponents”
- play (a hole) in one stroke
- of the highest quality“an ace reporter”“a crack shot”
Where does ace come from?
Inherited from Middle English as, from Old French as, from Latin as, assis (“unity, copper coin, the unit of coinage”), probably borrowed from Etruscan.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with ace
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ace.
Questions about saying ace
How do you pronounce ace?
Say AYS. The American pronunciation is /eɪs/. In British English it is /eɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ace?
Ace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: AYS.
Do Americans and Brits say ace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪs/ and the British form is /eɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.