How to Pronounce Nickel

To pronounce "nickel", say NICK-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnɪk.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈnɪk.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nickel”

"nickel" has 2 syllables: nick-el. It rhymes with trickle and pickle, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: nickle, nicholl, nickell, nickol — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nickel mean?

noun

  1. A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.
  2. A coin worth 5 cents.

verb

  1. To plate with nickel.

Words that rhyme with nickel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tricklepicklesickleticklenickleicklepumpernickelbrickleferronickelpickel

Related words

nipricedcadmiumzinccuprogoldminenail

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nickel"?▾

"Nickel" has 2 syllables: nick · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "nickel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nickel" is /ˈnɪk.əl/.

What does "nickel" mean?▾

Nickel: A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.

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