How many syllables are in “niche”?

“Niche” has 1 syllable: neesh.

What is the IPA for “niche”?

The American English IPA transcription of “niche” is niːʃ.

How can I practice pronouncing “niche”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce niche

/niːʃ/neesh1 syllable

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The sounds to nail

/iː/as in fleece
Tense, smiling. Pull tongue high and front. Longer than 'ih'.
/ʃ/as in ship
Tongue blade further back than /s/, lips slightly protruded.

Trickier for some first languages

The sounds in “niche” are common stumbling blocks for speakers of:

Russian speakers →French speakers →Chinese speakers →

Common questions

How many syllables are in “niche”?: “Niche” has 1 syllable: neesh.
What is the IPA for “niche”?: The American English IPA transcription of “niche” is niːʃ.
How can I practice pronouncing “niche”?: Press play to hear “niche” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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