How to pronounce nicks
Say it like NIKS. Nicks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NIKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nicks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nicks
American and British speakers say nicks in essentially the same way: /nɪks/ in the US and /nɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIKS.
What does nicks mean?
- plural of nick How to pronounce nick
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nick How to pronounce nick
Words that rhyme with nicks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nicks.
Words that sound like nicks
- nix
- nick's
Questions about saying nicks
How do you pronounce nicks?
Say NIKS. The American pronunciation is /nɪks/. In British English it is /nɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nicks?
Nicks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIKS.
Do Americans and Brits say nicks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪks/ and the British form is /nɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nicks?
Nicks sounds the same as nix, nick's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.