To pronounce "nicholas", say NICH-ol-as — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
nicholas
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NICH-ol-as
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"nicholas" has 3 syllables: nich-ol-as. It rhymes with bicyclists and mcnicholas, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: nicklaus, nickless, nicolas — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nicholas" has 3 syllables: nich · ol · as.
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