How to pronounce "rice"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "rice"

Learn how to break down "rice" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ɹaɪs/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

R AY1 S
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

Spelling Benefits:

  • Easier to remember spelling
  • Helps with word recognition
  • Improves reading fluency

Definition of "rice"

Pronunciation: /ɹaɪs/

Noun

  • Cereal plants, Oryza sativa of the grass family whose seeds are used as food.
  • A specific variety of this plant.
  • The seeds of this plant used as food.

Verb

  • To squeeze through a ricer; to mash or make into rice-sized pieces (especially potatoes).
  • To harvest wild rice (Zizania sp.)
  • To throw rice at a person (usually at a wedding).
  • To customize the user interface of a computer system, e.g. a desktop environment.
Pronunciation: /ɹaɪs/

Noun

  • (now chiefly) A twig or stick.
  • A bobbin or spool.

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Words That Sound Like "rice"

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