How to Pronounce Ice

To pronounce "ice", say ICE — one syllable, IPA /[ʌɪs]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/[ʌɪs]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ice”

"ice" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with concise and nice, if that helps it stick.

What does ice mean?

noun

  1. Water in frozen (solid) form.
  2. Any frozen volatile chemical, such as ammonia or carbon dioxide.

verb

  1. To cool with ice, as a beverage.
  2. To become ice; to freeze.

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Words that rhyme with ice

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificedevicesufficeslice

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ice"?▾

"Ice" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ice"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ice" is /[ʌɪs]/.

What does "ice" mean?▾

Ice: Water in frozen (solid) form.

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