How to pronounce nadirs
Say it like NAY-deerz. Nadirs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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US American/ˈneɪdɪrz/NAY-deerz
UK British/ˈneɪdiəz/NAY-dee-uz
- NAY
- deerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nadirs 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.
- deerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nadirs
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-dee-uz.
What does nadirs mean?
noun
- plural of nadir How to pronounce nadir
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nadir How to pronounce nadir
Questions about saying nadirs
How do you pronounce nadirs?
Say NAY-deerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪdɪrz/. In British English it is /ˈneɪdiəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nadirs?
Nadirs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · deerz.
Is nadirs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈneɪdiəz/ (NAY-dee-uz).