How to pronounce niblick
Say it like NIB-lik. Niblick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIB).
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- NIB
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niblick pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of niblick
American and British speakers say niblick in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪblɪk/ in the US and /ˈnɪblɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIB-lik.
What does niblick mean?
- A metal-headed golf club with a large highly lofted head. Replaced by a sand iron or wedge in a modern set of clubs.
- To strike, or take a shot, with a niblick.
Where does niblick come from?
Possibly from nib + -le + -ock.
Questions about saying niblick
How do you pronounce niblick?
Say NIB-lik. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪblɪk/. In British English it is /ˈnɪblɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niblick?
Niblick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIB). Broken into parts: NIB · lik.
Do Americans and Brits say niblick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪblɪk/ and the British form is /ˈnɪblɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.