How to pronounce naiad
Say it like NAY-ad. Naiad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce naiad. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAY
- ad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naiad 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.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of naiad
American and British speakers say naiad in essentially the same way: /ˈneɪæd/ in the US and /ˈneɪæd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY-ad.
What does naiad mean?
- A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
- The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
- Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.
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Questions about saying naiad
How do you pronounce naiad?
Say NAY-ad. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪæd/. In British English it is /ˈneɪæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naiad?
Naiad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · ad.
Do Americans and Brits say naiad the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈneɪæd/ and the British form is /ˈneɪæd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.