How to pronounce twice
Say it like TWYCE. Twice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TWYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Twice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TWYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of twice
American and British speakers say twice in essentially the same way: /twaɪs/ in the US and /twaɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TWYCE.
What does twice mean?
- two times“I called her twice”
- to double the degree“she was doubly rewarded”“his eyes were double bright”
Where does twice come from?
From earlier twise, from Middle English twies, twiȝes, from Old English twīġes (“twice”), from twīwa, twīġa ("twice"; whence Middle English twie (“twice”)) + -es (adverbial genitive ending).
Words that rhyme with twice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of twice.
Questions about saying twice
How do you pronounce twice?
Say TWYCE. The American pronunciation is /twaɪs/. In British English it is /twaɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in twice?
Twice is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TWYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say twice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /twaɪs/ and the British form is /twaɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.