How to pronounce nickle
Say it like NIK-ul. Nickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nickle 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.
American vs British pronunciation of nickle
American and British speakers say nickle in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈnɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-ul.
What does nickle mean?
- European green woodpecker (Picus viridis).
Words that rhyme with nickle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nickle.
Words that sound like nickle
Questions about saying nickle
How do you pronounce nickle?
Say NIK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nickle?
Nickle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say nickle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈnɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nickle?
Nickle sounds the same as nickel in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.