How to pronounce nixie
Say it like NIK-see. Nixie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK).
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- NIK
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nixie 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nixie
American and British speakers say nixie in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪksi/ in the US and /ˈnɪksi/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIK-see.
What does nixie mean?
- A female nix, a water-spirit.
- A piece of mail returned as undeliverable.
Where does nixie come from?
Cognate with Old English nicor (“water-elf, hippopotamus, walrus”), English nicker.
Words that rhyme with nixie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nixie.
Questions about saying nixie
How do you pronounce nixie?
Say NIK-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪksi/. In British English it is /ˈnɪksi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nixie?
Nixie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIK). Broken into parts: NIK · see.
Do Americans and Brits say nixie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪksi/ and the British form is /ˈnɪksi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.