How to pronounce nicest
Say it like NY-sist. Nicest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- sist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nicest 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.
- sistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nicest
American and British speakers say nicest in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪsɪst/ in the US and /ˈnaɪsɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-sist.
What does nicest mean?
- superlative form of nice: most nice How to pronounce nice
- superlative form of nice: most nice How to pronounce nice
Questions about saying nicest
How do you pronounce nicest?
Say NY-sist. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪsɪst/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪsɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nicest?
Nicest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · sist.
Do Americans and Brits say nicest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪsɪst/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪsɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.