How to Pronounce “Nice”
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- American (US)
- /niːs/
- British (UK)
- /niːs/
- Australian (AU)
- /niːs/
What “Nice” means
proper noun — A coastal city, the capital of Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeast France.
Pronunciation Notes
The final e is silent. The transcription /niːs/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “Nice” is not pronounced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Nice" mean?
Nice (proper noun): A coastal city, the capital of Alpes-Maritimes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeast France.
How do you pronounce "Nice" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "Nice", /niːs/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "Nice"?
/niːs/ in American English, /niːs/ in British English, /niːs/ in Australian English.
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