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