How to pronounce nix
Say it like NIKS. Nix is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NIKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nix
American and British speakers say nix in essentially the same way: /nɪks/ in the US and /nɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIKS.
What does nix mean?
- Nothing.
- To make something become nothing; to reject or cancel.“Nix the last order – the customer walked out.”
- To destroy or eradicate.
- No! Not at all!
Where does nix come from?
From German nix, colloquial form of nichts (“nothing”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nix
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nix.
Words that sound like nix
- nick's
Questions about saying nix
How do you pronounce nix?
Say NIKS. The American pronunciation is /nɪks/. In British English it is /nɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nix?
Nix is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NIKS.
Do Americans and Brits say nix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪks/ and the British form is /nɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nix?
Nix sounds the same as nick's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.