How to pronounce dice
Say it like DYCE. Dice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dice
American and British speakers say dice in essentially the same way: /daɪs/ in the US and /daɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DYCE.
What does dice mean?
- a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
- cut into cubes“cube the cheese”
- play dice
Where does dice come from?
From Middle English dys, plural of dy.
Words that rhyme with dice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dice.
Questions about saying dice
How do you pronounce dice?
Say DYCE. The American pronunciation is /daɪs/. In British English it is /daɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dice?
Dice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say dice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪs/ and the British form is /daɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.