How to pronounce ricey
Say it like RY-see. Ricey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ricey. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- RY
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ricey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay 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 ricey
American and British speakers say ricey in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪsi/ in the US and /ˈraɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-see.
What does ricey mean?
- Containing rice.
- Resembling or characteristic of rice.
Where does ricey come from?
From rice + -y.
Words that rhyme with ricey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ricey.
Questions about saying ricey
How do you pronounce ricey?
Say RY-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈraɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ricey?
Ricey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · see.
Do Americans and Brits say ricey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈraɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.