How to Pronounce Novice

To pronounce "novice", say NOV-ic-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnɒvɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈnɒvɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “novice”

"novice" has 3 syllables: nov-ic-e. It rhymes with tavis and navas, if that helps it stick.

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

What does novice mean?

noun

  1. A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject.

    “I'm only a novice at coding, and my programs frequently have bugs that more experienced programmers would avoid.”

  2. A new member of a religious order accepted on a conditional basis, prior to confirmation.

Synonyms

amateurgreenhornlearnerneophytenewbienewling

Words that rhyme with novice

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tavisnavasnavis

Related words

tyrobeginnerbeginninginitiateearlytirorookiepushover

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "novice"?▾

"Novice" has 3 syllables: nov · ic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "novice"?▾

The IPA transcription of "novice" is /ˈnɒvɪs/.

What does "novice" mean?▾

Novice: A beginner; one who is not very familiar or experienced in a particular subject.

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