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How to pronounce:
nice
Definition:
(nou) a city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean; the leading resort on the French Riviera
Phonetic Transcription:
naɪs
Examples:
It is not nice to contemn.
He is so nice.
That jean seems to be nice.
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Common mistakes of nice pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "nice" with a short vowel sound, like in "bit". Correct pronunciation uses a long vowel sound /aɪ/ in both US /naɪs/ and UK /naɪs/. Tip: Practice the long "i" sound by saying "eye" first.
- Overemphasizing the "n": A common mistake is to put too much stress on the "n" sound, making it sound heavier than it is. The correct stress is on the entire word, not just "n". Tip: Say "nice" smoothly, focusing on the flow rather than individual sounds.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly pronounce "nice" as two syllables, like "ni-ce". This is incorrect; "nice" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Practice saying "nice" quickly to reinforce its one-syllable nature.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "nice" with "nicer" or "nicest", mispronouncing the base form. Remember, "nice" is pronounced /naɪs/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Isolate "nice" in sentences to build confidence in its pronunciation.
- Ignoring the final "ce": Some people may not pronounce the "ce" at the end clearly, making it sound like "nigh". The final "ce" is important for clarity. Tip: Emphasize the ending by saying "nice" out loud in different sentences.