How to pronounce icicles
Say it like EYE-sih-kulz. Icicles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- sih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Icicles 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of icicles
American and British speakers say icicles in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/ in the US and /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-sih-kulz.
What does icicles mean?
- plural of icicle How to pronounce icicle
Questions about saying icicles
How do you pronounce icicles?
Say EYE-sih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in icicles?
Icicles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · sih · kulz.
Do Americans and Brits say icicles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈaɪsɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.