Neice vs. Niece: Mastering the Correct Spelling
Edited by Harlon Moss || By Janet White || Updated on March 11, 2024
"Neice" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Niece," denoting a daughter of one's brother, sister, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law.
Which is correct: Neice or Niece
How to spell Niece?
Neice is Incorrect
Niece is Correct
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Key Differences
Or, recall "ei" is rarely used as a vowel pair in English.
Associating “Niece” with “piece” can help, as both have the “ie” vowel pair.
To remember “Niece,” think of the phrase “Nice Niece” as both words have “i” before “e”.
Correct usage of Niece
My neice is coming to visit next weekend.
My niece is coming to visit next weekend.
Their neice is starting school this fall.
Their niece is starting school this fall.
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She loves spending time with her neice.
She loves spending time with her niece.
We went to the park with our neice.
We went to the park with our niece.
Niece Definitions
A daughter of one’s sibling or of one’s sibling-in-law.
My niece is coming to visit us this weekend.
In some cultures, niece may include female cousins.
In our family, we refer to all female cousins as nieces.
It denotes a familial relationship, symbolizing bond and affection.
My niece and I have a close and caring relationship.
Niece can be used to describe a female relative by blood or marriage in a broad sense.
She introduced Mary as her niece, even though they were actually cousins.
It’s used specifically to describe a female child in a generation below.
I bought a gift for my niece on her birthday.
The daughter of one's brother or sister or of the brother or sister of one's spouse.
A daughter of one’s sibling, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law; either the daughter of one's brother ("fraternal niece"), or of one's sister ("sororal niece").
My niece just celebrated her 15th birthday.
A relative, in general; especially, a descendant, whether male or female; a granddaughter or a grandson.
A daughter of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law. In modern English, this is the primary meaning.
A daughter of your brother or sister
Niece Sentences
Their niece is the first in the family to go to college.
My niece won first place in the art competition.
She reads a bedtime story to her niece every night.
They took their niece to the zoo for the first time.
They're teaching their niece how to swim.
She made a costume for her niece for the school play.
My niece loves to help me bake cookies.
Their niece is learning to play the piano.
He taught his niece how to ride a bike.
He built a treehouse for his niece in the backyard.
Their niece is very curious about space and the planets.
His niece is very interested in learning about dinosaurs.
They bought a puppy for their niece.
We're going on a trip with my niece next summer.
His niece collects seashells whenever she goes to the beach.
He reads fairy tales to his niece over video call.
My niece asked me to teach her how to knit.
My niece loves to dress up as a princess.
He takes his niece to the library every weekend.
Their niece is part of a children's choir.
My niece always sends me drawings she makes at school.
My niece is always excited to see butterflies.
He's teaching his niece how to garden.
Niece Idioms & Phrases
Like an aunt/uncle to a niece
To have a very close and affectionate relationship, similar to that of a niece to her aunt or uncle.
She's not actually my niece, but I've always been like an aunt to her.
Spoil one's niece
To indulge or pamper one's niece with gifts or by allowing her to do whatever she wants.
Every time I visit, I can't help but spoil my niece with new toys and treats.
A niece-like bond
A relationship between two people where one person feels a strong protective and affectionate bond, similar to that between an uncle/aunt and a niece, even if they are not related.
Even though we're cousins, we've always had a niece-like bond.
FAQs
What is the verb form of Niece?
Niece is a noun, so it doesn't have a verb form.
What is the pronunciation of Niece?
Niece is pronounced as /niːs/.
What is the plural form of Niece?
The plural form is "nieces."
What is the root word of Niece?
The root word is the Old French word "nice."
Which vowel is used before Niece?
The vowel "a" is used as in "a niece."
Is Niece a noun or adjective?
Niece is a noun.
Is Niece an abstract noun?
No, niece is a concrete noun.
Why is it called Niece?
It is called “Niece” derived from the Old French word "nice," meaning "female relative."
What is the singular form of Niece?
The singular form is "niece."
Which conjunction is used with Niece?
There isn't a specific conjunction exclusively used with niece.
Which preposition is used with Niece?
Various prepositions can be used with niece, such as "of" or "to," depending on context.
Is Niece an adverb?
No, niece is not an adverb.
Is the Niece term a metaphor?
Generally, no, niece is not used metaphorically, it usually denotes a specific familial relationship.
Is Niece a negative or positive word?
Niece is a neutral word.
How many syllables are in Niece?
Niece has one syllable.
Which determiner is used with Niece?
"My," "your," "his," "her," "the," "a," are determiners used with niece.
Which article is used with Niece?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with niece.
Is Niece a countable noun?
Yes, niece is a countable noun.
How do we divide Niece into syllables?
Niece is one syllable and is not divided.
What is another term for Niece?
There isn't a direct synonym for niece.
What is the opposite of Niece?
The opposite, in terms of gender, would be "nephew."
What is the third form of Niece?
N/A, as niece is a noun.
Is Niece a collective noun?
No, niece is not a collective noun.
Is the word Niece imperative?
No, the word niece is not imperative.
What part of speech is Niece?
Niece is a noun.
What is the second form of Niece?
N/A, as niece is a noun.
How is Niece used in a sentence?
Niece is used as a noun, e.g., "My niece has graduated from college."
Is Niece a vowel or consonant?
Niece is a word, consisting of vowels and consonants.
What is the first form of Niece?
Niece is a noun and doesn’t have verb forms.
What is a stressed syllable in Niece?
The entire word, "niece," is stressed as it is a one-syllable word.
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