How to pronounce nicer
Say it like NY-ser. Nicer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nicer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nicer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NY-suh.
What does nicer mean?
- comparative form of nice: more nice How to pronounce nice
- comparative form of nice: more nice How to pronounce nice
Words that rhyme with nicer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nicer.
Questions about saying nicer
How do you pronounce nicer?
Say NY-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nicer?
Nicer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · ser.
Is nicer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnaɪsə/ (NY-suh).