How to pronounce nacreous
Say it like NAY-kree-us. Nacreous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- kree
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nacreous 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.
- kreeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nacreous
American and British speakers say nacreous in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪkriəs/ in the US and /ˈneɪkriəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-kree-us.
What does nacreous mean?
- Of, or resembling nacre (mother of pearl).
- Exhibiting lustrous or rainbow-like colors.
Where does nacreous come from?
From nacre + -ous.
Questions about saying nacreous
How do you pronounce nacreous?
Say NAY-kree-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪkriəs/. In British English it is /ˈneɪkriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nacreous?
Nacreous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · kree · us.
Do Americans and Brits say nacreous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪkriəs/ and the British form is /ˈneɪkriəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.