How to pronounce vise
Say it like VYCE. Vise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- VYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vise
American and British speakers say vise in essentially the same way: /vaɪs/ in the US and /vaɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: VYCE.
What does vise mean?
- An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.
- A situation in which one's freedom of choice is constrained.
- To clamp with or as with a vise.
- Alternative form of visé.
Where does vise come from?
Probably akin to English withe.
Words that rhyme with vise
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Words that sound like vise
Questions about saying vise
How do you pronounce vise?
Say VYCE. The American pronunciation is /vaɪs/. In British English it is /vaɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vise?
Vise is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: VYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say vise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vaɪs/ and the British form is /vaɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as vise?
Vise sounds the same as vice in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.