How to pronounce icy
Say it like EYE-see. Icy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Icy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of icy
American and British speakers say icy in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪsi/ in the US and /ˈaɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-see.
What does icy mean?
- devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain“a frigid greeting”“got a frosty reception”
- extremely cold“an arctic climate”“a frigid day”
- covered with or containing or consisting of ice“icy northern waters”
Where does icy come from?
From ice + -y; cf. Old English īsiġ.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with icy
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Questions about saying icy
How do you pronounce icy?
Say EYE-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈaɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in icy?
Icy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · see.
Do Americans and Brits say icy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈaɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.