How to pronounce comice
Say it like kuh-MEES. Comice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEES).
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- kuh
- MEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of comice
American and British speakers say comice in essentially the same way: /kəˈmis/ in the US and /kəˈmiːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-MEES.
What does comice mean?
- A cultivated variety of pear with yellowish-green and reddish skin, and having juicy flesh.
Where does comice come from?
Borrowed from French comice, ellipsis of [Doyenne du] Comice (“[Dean of the] Show”), from comice agricole (“agricultural show”).
Words that rhyme with comice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of comice.
Questions about saying comice
How do you pronounce comice?
Say kuh-MEES. The American pronunciation is /kəˈmis/. In British English it is /kəˈmiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comice?
Comice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEES). Broken into parts: kuh · MEES.
Do Americans and Brits say comice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈmis/ and the British form is /kəˈmiːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.