How to Pronounce Nicely

To pronounce "nicely", say NIC-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnʌɪsli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈnʌɪsli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nicely”

"nicely" has 2 syllables: nic-ely. It rhymes with concisely and precisely, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: knicely — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nicely mean?

adverb

  1. Fastidiously; carefully.
  2. Precisely; with fine discernment or judgement.

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Words that rhyme with nicely

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conciselypreciselyisalyknicely

Related words

rightfinewelldelicatelymuchperfectgraciouslyalright

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nicely"?▾

"Nicely" has 2 syllables: nic · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "nicely"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nicely" is /ˈnʌɪsli/.

What does "nicely" mean?▾

Nicely: Fastidiously; carefully.

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