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How to pronounce niccolite

Say it like NIK-uh-lyte. Niccolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).

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US American/ˈnɪkəˌlaɪt/NIK-uh-lyte
UK British/ˈnɪkəˌlaɪt/NIK-uh-lyte
  • NIK
  • uh
  • lyte
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Niccolite pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.

American vs British pronunciation of niccolite

American and British speakers say niccolite in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪkəˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈnɪkəˌlaɪt/ in the UK.

British respelling: NIK-uh-lyte.

What does niccolite mean?

noun
  1. Synonym of nickeline.

Where does niccolite come from?

Latin niccolum (“nickel”) + -ite.

Questions about saying niccolite

How do you pronounce niccolite?

Say NIK-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in niccolite?

Niccolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · uh · lyte.

Do Americans and Brits say niccolite the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪkəˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈnɪkəˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).