How to pronounce dicey
Say it like DY-see. Dicey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dicey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dicey
American and British speakers say dicey in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪsi/ in the US and /ˈdaɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-see.
What does dicey mean?
- Fraught with danger.
- Of uncertain, risky outcome.
- Of doubtful or uncertain efficacy, provenance, etc.; dodgy.
Where does dicey come from?
From dice + -y.
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Words that rhyme with dicey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dicey.
Questions about saying dicey
How do you pronounce dicey?
Say DY-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dicey?
Dicey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · see.
Do Americans and Brits say dicey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.