How to pronounce Nikkei
Say it like NEE-kay. Nikkei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- kay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nikkei 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.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of Nikkei
American and British speakers say Nikkei in essentially the same way: /ˈniˌkeɪ/ in the US and /ˈniːˌkeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-kay.
Other ways to say Nikkei
Nikkei also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- NY-kee /ˈnaɪˌki/
- nih-KAY /nɪˈkeɪ/
What does Nikkei mean?
- overseas ethnic Japanese person (usually has no Japanese citizenship living as citizens of other countries as immigrants or descendants of Japanese immigrants)
- overseas Japanese
Questions about saying Nikkei
How do you pronounce Nikkei?
Say NEE-kay. The American pronunciation is /ˈniˌkeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈniːˌkeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nikkei?
Nikkei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · kay.
Do Americans and Brits say Nikkei the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniˌkeɪ/ and the British form is /ˈniːˌkeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.