How to pronounce "nixes" in English
ˈnɪksɪz
NIK·siz
Primary stress: NIK
Hear native speakers say nixes in context across real video clips
and actual substantive results, because the UC is 1 and 1/2 ply and is oftentimes not able to accomplish what it sets out to accomplish, because the administration nixes so much of what they attempt to do, and because they've lost so much to accomplish, because the administration nixes so much
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “nixes”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
NIK
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
siz
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("NIK"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "nixes" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "nixes is" sounds like "nixes-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "nixes" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“and is oftentimes not able to accomplish what it sets out to accomplish, because the administration nixes so much of what they attempt to do, and because they've lost so much”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“title's proliferation of female racial types that are who are apparently available to be dated it nixes the notion that there might be a generic”— StanfordWatch clip
“The roach could walk away or fly or run if it chose to, but it doesn't choose to, because the venom nixes its motivation to walk,”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“But I like to think maybe a long time ago, there was one of these mythological Nixes, chose marriage, and maybe I'm a descendant”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“And I've always loved the idea that perhaps long ago, one of these mythological nixes interact with humans in two ways.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
Practice Speaking “nixes”
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and is oftentimes not able to accomplish what it sets out to accomplish, because the administration nixes so much of what they attempt to do, and because they've lost so much
Hear it in context: “nixes”
5 clipsThe English word “nixes” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈnɪksɪz (phonetic respelling: NIK-siz). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (NIK · siz), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (NIK). Grammatically, “nixes” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “nixes” in natural connected speech across American (US: 5 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @62:26
“and actual substantive results, because the UC is 1 and 1/2 ply and is oftentimes not able to accomplish what it sets out to accomplish, because the administration nixes so much of what they attempt to do, and because they've lost so much to accomplish, because the administration nixes so much”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @28:47
“informs us that the girl will be a type a racial type through its through the title's proliferation of female racial types that are who are apparently available to be dated it nixes the notion that there might be a generic available to be dated it nixes the notion that there might be a generic”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @7:15
“It doesn't kill the roach, nor does it sedate it. The roach could walk away or fly or run if it chose to, but it doesn't choose to, because the venom nixes its motivation to walk, or fly or run if it chose to,”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @4:09
“You can't be friends, it seems. But I like to think maybe a long time ago, there was one of these mythological Nixes, chose marriage, and maybe I'm a descendant there was one of these mythological Nixes, chose”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @3:44
“of an aged crone, a young maiden, or Australian author. And I've always loved the idea that perhaps long ago, one of these mythological nixes interact with humans in two ways. one of these mythological nixes interact”
Definition & Meaning: “nixes”
- Nothing.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Why, blast it, I have done nothing else but answer questions for a month. I didn’t pay Mr Carlyle to ask me questions; I can get enough of that for nixes.”
- “and is oftentimes not able to accomplish what it sets out to accomplish, because the administration nixes so much of what they attempt to do, and because they'v”
- “title's proliferation of female racial types that are who are apparently available to be dated it nixes the notion that there might be a generic”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “nixes”
- Pronunciation:
- NIK-siz
- Syllables:
- NIK · siz
- Written Hyphenation:
- nix · es
- Primary stress:
- NIK
- IPA:
- ˈnɪksɪz
- Hear it in context
- nixes
Synonyms: “nixes”
Hear words related in meaning to “nixes” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “nixes”
-ɪksɪzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"nixes" (⁄ˈnɪksɪz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "nixes" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about nixes
How do you pronounce “nixes”?
“nixes” is pronounced ⁄ˈnɪksɪz⁄ (NIK-siz). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “nixes”?
“nixes” has 2 syllables: NIK · siz.
Where is the stress in “nixes”?
The primary stress in “nixes” is on “NIK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “nixes” mean?
third-person singular simple present indicative of nix
How can I hear “nixes” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “nixes”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).