How to Pronounce "lice"
word
/ˈɫaɪs/
lys
/lˈaɪs/
lys
Definition
Small insects that live on the skin or hair of humans and animals, feeding on blood and often causing itching.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫaɪs/
British English
/lˈaɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lys
UK
lys
Listen in Context
The school nurse found lice in several students' hair.
Special shampoo is used to kill lice.
Children often get lice by sharing hats.
"Do you know why she's scratching? She probably has lice."