How to pronounce liquorice
Say it like LIK-uh-rish. Liquorice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- uh
- rish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liquorice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of liquorice
American and British speakers say liquorice in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIK-uh-rish.
What does liquorice mean?
- UK, Ireland, India, and South Africa standard spelling of licorice.
Where does liquorice come from?
From licorice by association with liquor.
Words that rhyme with liquorice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of liquorice.
Words that sound like liquorice
Questions about saying liquorice
How do you pronounce liquorice?
Say LIK-uh-rish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liquorice?
Liquorice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · uh · rish.
Do Americans and Brits say liquorice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as liquorice?
Liquorice sounds the same as licorice in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.