How to pronounce nicker
Say it like NIK-er. Nicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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US American/ˈnɪkər/NIK-er
UK British/ˈnɪkə/NIK-uh
- NIK
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nicker 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nicker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIK-uh.
What does nicker mean?
noun
- Pound sterling.“This coat cost me 50 nicker.”
- A soft neighing sound characteristic of a horse.
- A snigger or suppressed laugh.
- To make a soft neighing sound characteristic of a horse.
- To produce a snigger or suppressed laugh.
Questions about saying nicker
How do you pronounce nicker?
Say NIK-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkər/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nicker?
Nicker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · er.
Is nicker 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 /ˈnɪkə/ (NIK-uh).