How to Pronounce Calices

To pronounce "calices", say CAL-ic-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

CAL-ic-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “calices”

"calices" has 3 syllables: cal-ic-es. It rhymes with callous and malice, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: calice — easy to mix up when writing.

What does calices mean?

noun

  1. The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.
  2. Any of various cup-like structures.

Words that rhyme with calices

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

callousmalicephalluschalicepalacealicecalluscalicekalisgallusdigitalisthallus

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calices"?▾

"Calices" has 3 syllables: cal · ic · es.

What does "calices" mean?▾

Calices: The outermost whorl of flower parts, comprising the sepals, which covers and protects the petals as they develop.

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