How to pronounce icebox
Say it like EYES-boks. Icebox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYES).
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- EYES
- boks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Icebox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- boksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of icebox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: EYES-boks.
What does icebox mean?
- A box or compartment containing ice, typically used to keep provisions cool.
- A compartment in a refrigerator that is colder than the rest of the refrigerator and is used as a freezer.
- A refrigerator.
- agreeable, awesome. (as a superlative of cool)
Where does icebox come from?
From ice + box.
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Questions about saying icebox
How do you pronounce icebox?
Say EYES-boks. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsˌbɑks/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsbɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in icebox?
Icebox has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYES). Broken into parts: EYES · boks.
Is icebox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈaɪsbɒks/ (EYES-boks).