How to pronounce nickum
Say it like NIK-um. Nickum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nickum 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.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nickum
American and British speakers say nickum in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪkəm/ in the US and /ˈnɪkəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-um.
What does nickum mean?
- A mischievous person; a scallywag.
Where does nickum come from?
From Scots nickum, a suffixed form of Nick.
Questions about saying nickum
How do you pronounce nickum?
Say NIK-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪkəm/. In British English it is /ˈnɪkəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nickum?
Nickum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · um.
Do Americans and Brits say nickum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪkəm/ and the British form is /ˈnɪkəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.