To pronounce "nicolas", say NIC-ol-as — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
nicolas
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NIC-ol-as
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"nicolas" has 3 syllables: nic-ol-as. It rhymes with nicholas, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: nicholas — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Nicolas" has 3 syllables: nic · ol · as.
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