How to pronounce Nicholson
Say it like NIK-ul-sun. Nicholson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- ul
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nicholson pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Nicholson
American and British speakers say Nicholson in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪkəlsən/ in the US and /ˈnɪkəlsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-ul-sun.
What does Nicholson mean?
- A river in the Northern Territory and Queensland which flows into the Gulf of Carpentaria.
- A river in Victoria which flows through the town.
- A river in the Kimberley region of Western Australia which joins the Ord River.
Where does Nicholson come from?
From Nicholas + -son.
Questions about saying Nicholson
How do you pronounce Nicholson?
Say NIK-ul-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkəlsən/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkəlsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nicholson?
Nicholson has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · ul · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say Nicholson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪkəlsən/ and the British form is /ˈnɪkəlsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.