How to Pronounce Nicked

To pronounce "nicked", say NICK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /nɪkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/nɪkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nicked”

"nicked" has 2 syllables: nick-ed. It rhymes with depict and conflict, if that helps it stick.

What does nicked mean?

verb

  1. To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.

    “I nicked myself while I was shaving.”

  2. To fit into or suit, as by a correspondence of nicks; to tally with.

verb

  1. To give or call (someone) by a nickname; to style.

adjective

  1. Having one or more nicks; notched.
  2. Stolen.

Synonyms

apprehendedbustedcollaredjaggednotchylifted

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Words that rhyme with nicked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depictconflictderelictafflictperfectstrictbenedictcontradictconstrictpredictrestrictpicked

Related words

chipnotchsnickgougedentcutslicedpitted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nicked"?▾

"Nicked" has 2 syllables: nick · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "nicked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nicked" is /nɪkt/.

What does "nicked" mean?▾

Nicked: To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.

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