N-i-k-o-l-a /ˈnɪkələ/ (IPA transcription) Nik-o-la (syllabic breakdown) NEE-koh-lah (pronunciation guide) Nī-kō-lä (another pronunciation guide, emphasizing vowel sounds) Nɪkəlɑ (another IPA transcription, slightly different depending on accent)

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