How to Pronounce Nicks

To pronounce "nicks", say NICKS — one syllable, IPA /nɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/nɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nicks”

"nicks" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nix and fix, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: nix, knicks, nyx — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nicks mean?

noun

  1. A small cut in a surface.
  2. Senses connoting something small.

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.

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Words that rhyme with nicks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nixfixpoliticsaffixtransfixmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstrickslicks

Related words

chipnotchsnickgougedentcutstapsknicks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nicks"?▾

"Nicks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nicks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nicks" is /nɪks/.

What does "nicks" mean?▾

Nicks: A small cut in a surface.

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