How to Pronounce Lice

To pronounce "lice", say LIC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /laɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/laɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lice”

"lice" has 2 syllables: lic-e. It rhymes with concise and nice, if that helps it stick.

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

What does lice mean?

noun

  1. A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.
  2. (not usually used in plural form) A contemptible person; one who is deceitful or causes harm.

Synonyms

maggotwormcootie

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Words that rhyme with lice

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concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificedevicesufficeice

Related words

bugcockroachcontentioncreeplittyparasiteparasitespests

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lice"?▾

"Lice" has 2 syllables: lic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lice"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lice" is /laɪs/.

What does "lice" mean?▾

Lice: A small parasitic wingless insect of the order Psocodea.

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