How to pronounce nieces
Say it like NEE-siz. Nieces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nieces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nieces
American and British speakers say nieces in essentially the same way: /ˈnisɪz/ in the US and /ˈniːsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-siz.
What does nieces mean?
- plural of niece How to pronounce niece
Questions about saying nieces
How do you pronounce nieces?
Say NEE-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnisɪz/. In British English it is /ˈniːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nieces?
Nieces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say nieces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnisɪz/ and the British form is /ˈniːsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.