How to pronounce ixnay
Say it like IK-snay. Ixnay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK).
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- IK
- snay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ixnay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- snayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ixnay
American and British speakers say ixnay in essentially the same way: /ˈɪkˌsneɪ/ in the US and /ˈɪkˌsneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: IK-snay.
What does ixnay mean?
- No.
- Nothing; nix; often in the phrase "ixnay on ...", indicating something that must not be mentioned, often in Pig Latin“Ixnay on the "W-A-L-K" while the dogs can hear you.”
- To reject or cancel something; nix.
Where does ixnay come from?
Pig Latin version of nix; possibly the only Pig Latin word to enter common American English besides amscray and igpay.
Questions about saying ixnay
How do you pronounce ixnay?
Say IK-snay. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪkˌsneɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɪkˌsneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ixnay?
Ixnay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IK). Broken into parts: IK · snay.
Do Americans and Brits say ixnay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪkˌsneɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɪkˌsneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.