How to Pronounce Splices

To pronounce "splices", say SPLIC-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SPLIC-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “splices”

"splices" has 2 syllables: splic-es. It rhymes with vices and slices, if that helps it stick.

What does splices 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.

Words that rhyme with splices

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vicesslicesicesspicesdicesricessufficestricesoverprices

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "splices"?▾

"Splices" has 2 syllables: splic · es.

What does "splices" mean?▾

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

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