How to Pronounce Splice

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/splaɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “splice”

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

What does splice mean?

noun

  1. A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together.
  2. The electrical and mechanical connection between two pieces of wire or cable.

verb

  1. To unite, as two ropes, or parts of a rope, by a particular manner of interweaving the strands, -- the union being between two ends, or between an end and the body of a rope.
  2. To unite, as spars, timbers, rails, etc., by lapping the two ends together, or by applying a piece which laps upon the two ends, and then binding, or in any way making fast.

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Words that rhyme with splice

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificedevicesufficeice

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "splice"?▾

"Splice" has 2 syllables: splic · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "splice"?▾

The IPA transcription of "splice" is /splaɪs/.

What does "splice" mean?▾

Splice: A junction or joining of ropes made by splicing them together.

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