How to pronounce hice
Say it like HYCE. Hice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hice
American and British speakers say hice in essentially the same way: /haɪs/ in the US and /haɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYCE.
What does hice mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of house, reflecting a certain posh British accent.
Where does hice come from?
Plural of house by analogy with mouse → mice, louse → lice.
Words that rhyme with hice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hice.
Questions about saying hice
How do you pronounce hice?
Say HYCE. The American pronunciation is /haɪs/. In British English it is /haɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hice?
Hice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say hice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /haɪs/ and the British form is /haɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.