How to Pronounce Spice

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/spaɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spice”

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

What does spice mean?

noun

  1. Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.
  2. Appeal, interest; an attribute that makes something appealing, interesting, or engaging.

verb

  1. To add spice or spices to; season.
  2. To spice up.

Words that rhyme with spice

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificedevicesufficeice

Related words

zestspiceryspicinesspepperchilichilliherbdill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spice"?▾

"Spice" has 2 syllables: spic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spice"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spice" is /spaɪs/.

What does "spice" mean?▾

Spice: Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavour food.

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