How to Pronounce Liquorice

To pronounce "liquorice", say LIQ-uor-ic-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

LIQ-uor-ic-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “liquorice”

"liquorice" has 4 syllables: liq-uor-ic-e.

What does liquorice mean?

noun

  1. The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
  2. A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.

Synonyms

sugarallie

Related words

licoricesugarallieillitisationsugarallysugarollysugarelliecolour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "liquorice"?▾

"Liquorice" has 4 syllables: liq · uor · ic · e.

What does "liquorice" mean?▾

Liquorice: The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

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