How to pronounce nils
Say it like NILZ. Nils is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NILZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nils pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NILZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nils
American and British speakers say nils in essentially the same way: /nɪlz/ in the US and /nɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NILZ.
What does nils mean?
- plural of nil How to pronounce nil
Questions about saying nils
How do you pronounce nils?
Say NILZ. The American pronunciation is /nɪlz/. In British English it is /nɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nils?
Nils is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NILZ.
Do Americans and Brits say nils the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪlz/ and the British form is /nɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.