How to Pronounce Vices

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

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Syllables

5

Letters

VIC-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “vices”

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

What does vices mean?

noun

  1. A bad habit.

    “Gluttony is a vice, not a virtue.”

  2. Any of various crimes related (depending on jurisdiction) to prostitution, pornography, gambling, alcohol, or drugs.

noun

  1. A mechanical screw apparatus used for clamping or holding (also spelled vise).
  2. A tool for drawing lead into cames, or flat grooved rods, for casements.

noun

  1. One who acts in place of a superior.

Antonyms

virtue

Words that rhyme with vices

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slicesicesspicessplicesdicesricessufficestricesoverprices

Related words

frailtycargoesdefectsdeficienciesdemonsdevilserrorsevils

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vices"?▾

"Vices" has 2 syllables: vic · es.

What does "vices" mean?▾

Vices: A bad habit.

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