How to pronounce naira
Say it like NER-uh. Naira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER).
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US American/ˈnɛrə/NER-uh
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- NER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naira pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does naira mean?
noun
- The official currency of Nigeria. Equal to 100 kobo. (The naira replaced the pound in 1973.)
Where does naira come from?
A contraction of Nigeria, coined by Federal Commissioner for Finance Obafemi Awolowo.
Words that rhyme with naira
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of naira.
Questions about saying naira
How do you pronounce naira?
Say NER-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naira?
Naira has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER). Broken into parts: NER · uh.