How to Pronounce "icicle"
word
ˈaɪsɪkəɫ
EYE-si-kuhl
ˈaɪsɪkəl
EYE-si-kuhl
Definition
A long, thin piece of ice that hangs down from something, usually formed when water drips and freezes in cold weather.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈaɪsɪkəɫ
British English
ˈaɪsɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EYE-si-kuhl
UK
EYE-si-kuhl
Listen in Context
There is an icicle hanging from the roof.
The sun melted the icicle.
Children love to look at icicles in winter.
Be careful—an icicle could fall and hurt someone.