How to pronounce knicks
Say it like NIKS. Knicks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NIKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Knicks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of knicks
American and British speakers say knicks in essentially the same way: /nɪks/ in the US and /nɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIKS.
What does knicks mean?
- Knickers.
- Lycra pants (usually short) used by cyclists.
Where does knicks come from?
Abbreviation of knickers.
Words that rhyme with knicks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of knicks.
Words that sound like knicks
- nix
- nick's
Questions about saying knicks
How do you pronounce knicks?
Say NIKS. The American pronunciation is /nɪks/. In British English it is /nɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in knicks?
Knicks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIKS.
Do Americans and Brits say knicks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪks/ and the British form is /nɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as knicks?
Knicks sounds the same as nix, nick's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.