How to pronounce nickels
Say it like NIK-ulz. Nickels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nickels 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nickels
American and British speakers say nickels in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪkəlz/ in the US and /ˈnɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-ulz.
What does nickels mean?
- plural of nickel How to pronounce nickel
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nickel How to pronounce nickel
Questions about saying nickels
How do you pronounce nickels?
Say NIK-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nickels?
Nickels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say nickels the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪkəlz/ and the British form is /ˈnɪkəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.