How to pronounce thrice
Say it like THRYCE. Thrice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THRYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thrice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THRYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of thrice
American and British speakers say thrice in essentially the same way: /θraɪs/ in the US and /θraɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: THRYCE.
What does thrice mean?
- Three times.
Where does thrice come from?
From Middle English thrice, thries (“three times, thrice; a third time; repeated three times”), from earlier thrī, thrīe (“three times, thrice; a third time”) (from Old English þriwa, þreowa) + -es (suffix forming adverbs of time, place, an
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with thrice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thrice.
Questions about saying thrice
How do you pronounce thrice?
Say THRYCE. The American pronunciation is /θraɪs/. In British English it is /θraɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thrice?
Thrice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THRYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say thrice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θraɪs/ and the British form is /θraɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.