How to pronounce niiko
Say it like NEE-koh. Niiko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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US American/ˈnikoʊ/NEE-koh
UK British/ˈniːkəʊ/NEE-koh
- NEE
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niiko 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of niiko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEE-koh.
What does niiko mean?
noun
- A folk dance from southern Somalia similar to twerking, generally performed by women.
Where does niiko come from?
Borrowed from Somali niiko.
Questions about saying niiko
How do you pronounce niiko?
Say NEE-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnikoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈniːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niiko?
Niiko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · koh.
Is niiko pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈniːkəʊ/ (NEE-koh).