To pronounce "sluice", say SLUIC-e — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SLUIC-e
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"sluice" has 2 syllables: sluic-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Sluice" has 2 syllables: sluic · e.
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