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How to pronounce:
niece
Definition:
(nou) a daughter of your brother or sister
Phonetic Transcription:
niːs
Examples:
This generated a duty of care of the niece for the aunt to help.
She is the niece of the animator.
His wife was the niece of the man.
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Common mistakes of niece pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "niece" with a long "i" sound, as in "nice" /naɪs/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "niece" has a long "ee" sound /niːs/.
- Ignoring the "n" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "n" sound at the beginning, pronouncing it as "iece." This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the initial "n" clearly /niːs/.
- Confusing with "neice": Some people spell and pronounce "niece" incorrectly as "neice," which is not standard. Tip: Remember that the correct spelling is "niece," and it is pronounced /niːs/ in both US and UK English.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "niece" as /niˈes/. This is not correct. Tip: The correct pronunciation has primary stress on the first syllable: /niːs/.
- Overemphasizing the "c" sound: A few might pronounce "niece" with a strong "c" sound, like "niece-k." This is incorrect. Tip: The "c" in "niece" is silent, so pronounce it smoothly as /niːs/.