How to pronounce nickles
Say it like NIK-ulz. Nickles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nickles 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 nickles
American and British speakers say nickles in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪkəlz/ in the US and /ˈnɪkəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-ulz.
What does nickles mean?
- plural of nickle How to pronounce nickle
Questions about saying nickles
How do you pronounce nickles?
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 nickles?
Nickles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say nickles 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.