How to Pronounce Icebox

To pronounce "icebox", say IC-eb-ox — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈʌɪsbɒks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈʌɪsbɒks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “icebox”

"icebox" has 3 syllables: ic-eb-ox. It rhymes with paradox and faux, if that helps it stick.

What does icebox mean?

noun

  1. A box or compartment containing ice.
  2. A compartment in a refrigerator that is colder than the rest of the refrigerator and is used as a freezer.

adjective

  1. Agreeable, awesome. (as a superlative of cool)

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Words that rhyme with icebox

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradoxfauxunorthodoxequinoxflummoxfoxboxcoxlockspoxrocksbalks

Related words

refrigeratorfreezerfridgerefrigerationcoolericekitchencooking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "icebox"?▾

"Icebox" has 3 syllables: ic · eb · ox.

What is the IPA transcription of "icebox"?▾

The IPA transcription of "icebox" is /ˈʌɪsbɒks/.

What does "icebox" mean?▾

Icebox: A box or compartment containing ice.

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