How to pronounce naio
Say it like NY-oh. Naio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
- NY
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of naio
American and British speakers say naio in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪoʊ/ in the US and /ˈnaɪoʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-oh.
What does naio mean?
- Myoporum sandwicense, a flowering plant in the figwort family.
Where does naio come from?
From Hawaiian naio.
Words that rhyme with naio
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of naio.
Questions about saying naio
How do you pronounce naio?
Say NY-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naio?
Naio has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · oh.
Do Americans and Brits say naio the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪoʊ/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪoʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.