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Try LingUp Now!Begin by placing the tip of the tongue against the ridge behind the upper front teeth.
Produce a short 'i' sound as in 'ick'.
End with a 'k' sound by building pressure with the back of the tongue against the soft palate and letting it release.
n-eek (nick)
k-nick (nick)
nee-k (nick)
same as American
same as American
Yes, 'nick' has a consistent pronunciation.
Make sure your tongue stays relaxed for a short 'i', like in 'sit'.
Focus on merging the ‘n’ and ‘ick’ sounds quickly.
A small cut or notch.
/ˈnɪkəl/
A type of metal.
/ˈnɪkˌneɪm/
A familiar name to replace one's real name.
/ˌnɪkəˈloʊdiən/
A type of early movie theater.
Nick has only one syllable, unlike nickel's two.
Nick is shorter and less emphasized than 'nickname’.
Nick is one syllable; 'nickelodeon' has five.
Practice the 'i' sound in 'nick' with other short 'i' words like 'sick' and 'tick' to perfect your vowel.
Ensure the tongue's tip is lightly touching the ridge behind the teeth to stabilize the 'n' sound.
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