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