How to pronounce nicor
Say it like NY-kor. Nicor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- kor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nicor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of nicor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NY-kaw.
What does nicor mean?
- A sea monster.
Where does nicor come from?
Learned borrowing from Old English nicor.
Questions about saying nicor
How do you pronounce nicor?
Say NY-kor. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪˌkɔr/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪˌkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nicor?
Nicor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · kor.
Is nicor 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 /ˈnaɪˌkɔː/ (NY-kaw).