How to Pronounce Novices

To pronounce "novices", say NOV-ic-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

NOV-ic-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “novices”

"novices" has 3 syllables: nov-ic-es.

What does novices 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

Related words

tyrobeginnerbeginninginitiateearlytiroapprenticesbeginners

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "novices"?▾

"Novices" has 3 syllables: nov · ic · es.

What does "novices" mean?▾

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

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