How to pronounce ices
Say it like EYE-suz. Ices has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ices pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ices
American and British speakers say ices in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈaɪsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-suz.
What does ices mean?
- plural of ice How to pronounce ice
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ice How to pronounce ice
Questions about saying ices
How do you pronounce ices?
Say EYE-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ices?
Ices has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say ices the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈaɪsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.