To pronounce "spicy", say SPICY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SPICY
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"spicy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dicey and pricy, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: spicey — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“He prepared a spicy casserole.”
“This curry is too spicy for me. I can't eat it.”
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Spicy" has one syllable.
Spicy: Of, pertaining to, or containing spice.
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