How to pronounce nixes
Say it like NIK-siz. Nixes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nixes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nixes
American and British speakers say nixes in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪksɪz/ in the US and /ˈnɪksɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-siz.
What does nixes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nix How to pronounce nix
- plural of nixe
- Nothing.
Questions about saying nixes
How do you pronounce nixes?
Say NIK-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪksɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnɪksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nixes?
Nixes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say nixes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪksɪz/ and the British form is /ˈnɪksɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.