How to Pronounce Vise

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/vaɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “vise”

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

Sounds exactly like: vice — easy to mix up when writing.

What does vise mean?

noun

  1. An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.

verb

  1. To clamp with or as with a vise.

Words that rhyme with vise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

concisenicevicedevisepreciseenticeadviceparadisesacrificedevicesufficeice

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vise"?▾

"Vise" has 2 syllables: vis · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "vise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "vise" is /vaɪs/.

What does "vise" mean?▾

Vise: An instrument consisting of two jaws, closing by a screw, lever, cam, or the like, for holding work, as in filing.

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