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