How to pronounce gneiss
Say it like NYCE. Gneiss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NYCE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gneiss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYCESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gneiss
American and British speakers say gneiss in essentially the same way: /naɪs/ in the US and /naɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYCE.
What does gneiss mean?
- A common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock having bands or veins, but not schistose.
Where does gneiss come from?
From German Gneis, from Middle High German gneist (“spark”), from Old High German gneisto (“spark”).
Words that rhyme with gneiss
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gneiss.
Words that sound like gneiss
Questions about saying gneiss
How do you pronounce gneiss?
Say NYCE. The American pronunciation is /naɪs/. In British English it is /naɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gneiss?
Gneiss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NYCE.
Do Americans and Brits say gneiss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪs/ and the British form is /naɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gneiss?
Gneiss sounds the same as nice in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.