How to pronounce nacre
Say it like NAY-ker. Nacre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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US American/ˈneɪkər/NAY-ker
UK British/ˈneɪkə/NAY-kuh
- NAY
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nacre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nacre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-kuh.
What does nacre mean?
noun
- A pearly substance made mainly of stacked layers of aragonite and organic matter which lines the interior of many shells; mother-of-pearl.
Questions about saying nacre
How do you pronounce nacre?
Say NAY-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪkər/. In British English it is /ˈneɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nacre?
Nacre has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · ker.
Is nacre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈneɪkə/ (NAY-kuh).