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How to pronounce nyx

nyx
/nɪks/
1 syllable

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Nyx, sound by sound

/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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How do you pronounce nyx?

Nyx is pronounced /nɪks/ in American English.

How many syllables are in nyx?

Nyx has 1 syllable.

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