English pronunciation · Words Starting with N
Nikon Pronunciation
Nikon is pronounced NY-kahn, IPA /ˈnaɪˌkɑn/.
NY-kahn
US /ˈnaɪˌkɑn/
Syllables: NY · kahn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: The Japanese maker of cameras and optical equipment.
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Nikon in a Sentence
- He shoots everything on an old Nikon.
- Nikon released three lenses that year.
- My first camera was a secondhand Nikon.
Common Mispronunciations of Nikon
Not NI-kuhn
Americans read that i long, giving NY, which is why the brand rhymes with icon in the United States.
Not ni-KAHN
No English accent puts the weight on the second half. NY or NI, the front beat is the one that rises.
Tip: Japanese says it NEE-kohn, with even beats, and British speakers usually say NI-kon with a short i.
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