How to Pronounce Nix

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

nix

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Letters

/nɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nix”

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

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

What does nix mean?

noun

  1. Nothing.

verb

  1. To make something become nothing; to reject or cancel.

    “Nix the last order – the customer walked out.”

  2. To destroy or eradicate.

Synonyms

nadazipcancelreject

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Words that rhyme with nix

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fixpoliticsaffixtransfixmixdepictsintermixcrucifixkickstrickslickspix

Related words

nilnaughtzilchnothingaughtzipzerocypher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nix"?▾

"Nix" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nix"?▾

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

What does "nix" mean?▾

Nix: Nothing.

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