How to pronounce naik
Say it like NAYK. Naik is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAYK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of naik
American and British speakers say naik in essentially the same way: /neɪk/ in the US and /neɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYK.
What does naik mean?
- A lord or governor in South Asia.
- A non-commissioned officer equivalent to corporal in a corps of Indian, Pakistani or Nepalese soldiers.
Words that rhyme with naik
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of naik.
Questions about saying naik
How do you pronounce naik?
Say NAYK. The American pronunciation is /neɪk/. In British English it is /neɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naik?
Naik is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAYK.
Do Americans and Brits say naik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /neɪk/ and the British form is /neɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.