How to pronounce nize
Say it like NYZE. Nize is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nize
American and British speakers say nize in essentially the same way: /naɪz/ in the US and /naɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYZE.
What does nize mean?
- To shut up; to stop talking.
Where does nize come from?
Disputed. Possibly from Jamaican Creole nize (“noise”) or a clipping of recognize.
Words that rhyme with nize
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Questions about saying nize
How do you pronounce nize?
Say NYZE. The American pronunciation is /naɪz/. In British English it is /naɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nize?
Nize is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say nize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪz/ and the British form is /naɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.