How to Pronounce Helices

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

helices

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

HEL-ic-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “helices”

"helices" has 3 syllables: hel-ic-es. It rhymes with treeless and keyless, if that helps it stick.

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

What does helices mean?

noun

  1. A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.
  2. A small volute under the abacus of a Corinthian capital.

Synonyms

spiral

Words that rhyme with helices

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

treelesskeylesswheellessheellessdeliskeellesszeallessfilicewheelesswheelis

Related words

amphipathicpropellerspropsdimeroligomerbilayertetramerchromatids

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "helices"?▾

"Helices" has 3 syllables: hel · ic · es.

What does "helices" mean?▾

Helices: A curve on the surface of a cylinder or cone such that its angle to a plane perpendicular to the axis is constant; the three-dimensional curve seen in a screw or a spiral staircase.

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