How to pronounce tice
Say it like TYCE. Tice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tice
American and British speakers say tice in essentially the same way: /taɪs/ in the US and /taɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYCE.
What does tice mean?
- A ball bowled to strike the ground about a bat's length in front of the wicket; a yorker.
- A ball left at a hittable but difficult distance or position, to lure the opponent into a mistake.
Where does tice come from?
Possibly from entice, as below, suggesting the bowler's purpose.
Words that rhyme with tice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tice.
Questions about saying tice
How do you pronounce tice?
Say TYCE. The American pronunciation is /taɪs/. In British English it is /taɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tice?
Tice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say tice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /taɪs/ and the British form is /taɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.