How to pronounce nihil
Say it like NIH-il. Nihil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIH).
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- NIH
- il
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nihil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nihil
American and British speakers say nihil in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪhɪl/ in the US and /ˈnɪhɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIH-il.
What does nihil mean?
- A nihil dicit.
- nothingness, nonbeing
Where does nihil come from?
From Latin nihil, nil.
Questions about saying nihil
How do you pronounce nihil?
Say NIH-il. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪhɪl/. In British English it is /ˈnɪhɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nihil?
Nihil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIH). Broken into parts: NIH · il.
Do Americans and Brits say nihil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪhɪl/ and the British form is /ˈnɪhɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.