How to pronounce aces
Say it like AY-siz. Aces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
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- AY
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of aces
American and British speakers say aces in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪsɪz/ in the US and /ˈeɪsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-siz.
What does aces mean?
- plural of ace How to pronounce ace
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ace How to pronounce ace
- Alternative form of ace (“excellent”).
Questions about saying aces
How do you pronounce aces?
Say AY-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈeɪsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aces?
Aces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say aces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈeɪsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.