How to pronounce Nicosia
Say it like nik-oh-SEE-uh. Nicosia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- nik
- oh
- SEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nicosia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Nicosia
American and British speakers say Nicosia in essentially the same way: /ˌnɪkoʊˈsiə/ in the US and /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: nik-uh-SEE-uh.
What does Nicosia mean?
- The capital city of Cyprus and Northern Cyprus.
- A comune in Enna province, Sicily, Italy.
Words that rhyme with Nicosia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Nicosia.
Questions about saying Nicosia
How do you pronounce Nicosia?
Say nik-oh-SEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɪkoʊˈsiə/. In British English it is /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nicosia?
Nicosia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: nik · oh · SEE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Nicosia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnɪkoʊˈsiə/ and the British form is /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.