How to Pronounce Dormice

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

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DORM-ic-e

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"dormice" has 3 syllables: dorm-ic-e.

What does dormice mean?

noun

  1. Any of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae; also called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae by some taxonomists.
  2. Glis glis, the edible dormouse

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How many syllables are in "dormice"?▾

"Dormice" has 3 syllables: dorm · ic · e.

What does "dormice" mean?▾

Dormice: Any of several species of small, mostly European rodents of the family Gliridae; also called Myoxidae or Muscardinidae by some taxonomists.

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