How to pronounce bice
Say it like BYCE. Bice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bice
American and British speakers say bice in essentially the same way: /baɪs/ in the US and /baɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BYCE.
What does bice mean?
- A pale blue pigment, prepared from the native blue carbonate of copper, or from smalt.
- A cobalt blue pigment.
Where does bice come from?
From French bis, akin to Italian bigio (“light gray, tawny”).
Words that rhyme with bice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bice.
Questions about saying bice
How do you pronounce bice?
Say BYCE. The American pronunciation is /baɪs/. In British English it is /baɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bice?
Bice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say bice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /baɪs/ and the British form is /baɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.