How to pronounce novice
American English pronunciation
NOV-is
- IPA
- /ˈnɑvɪs/
- Syllables
- NOV · is (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What novice means
A person who is just starting to learn something
In a sentence: As a novice skater, Lily held onto the wall for most of the lesson.
Where it comes from: It comes from a Latin word meaning "new" or "newly arrived." It has been used in English since the 14th century.
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