How to pronounce nah
Say it like NAH. Nah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- NAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nah
American and British speakers say nah in essentially the same way: /nɑ/ in the US and /næ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NA.
What does nah mean?
- No.“Nah, I'd win.”
- here! (when giving something).“Nah, take this.”
Where does nah come from?
Colloquial/unarticulated form of no + -uh.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with nah
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Words that sound like nah
Questions about saying nah
How do you pronounce nah?
Say NAH. The American pronunciation is /nɑ/. In British English it is /næ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nah?
Nah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAH.
Do Americans and Brits say nah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɑ/ and the British form is /næ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nah?
Nah sounds the same as Na, naw in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.