How to pronounce Nickelodeon
Say it like nik-ih-LOH-dee-un. Nickelodeon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- nik
- ih
- LOH
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nickelodeon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Nickelodeon
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nik-ih-LOH-dee-un.
What does Nickelodeon mean?
- A coin-operated player piano, often elaborated with percussion, banjos, bells, whistles, and other musical instruments and noise-makers.
- An American jukebox operated by nickels.
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Questions about saying Nickelodeon
How do you pronounce Nickelodeon?
Say nik-ih-LOH-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɪkɪˈloʊdiən/. In British English it is /ˌnɪkɪˈləʊdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nickelodeon?
Nickelodeon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: nik · ih · LOH · dee · un.
Is Nickelodeon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌnɪkɪˈləʊdiən/ (nik-ih-LOH-dee-un).