How to pronounce nannies
Say it like NAN-eez. Nannies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nannies. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NAN
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nannies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nannies
American and British speakers say nannies in essentially the same way: /ˈnæniz/ in the US and /ˈnæniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAN-eez.
What does nannies mean?
- plural of nanny How to pronounce nanny
- plural of nannie
Questions about saying nannies
How do you pronounce nannies?
Say NAN-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæniz/. In British English it is /ˈnæniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nannies?
Nannies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAN). Broken into parts: NAN · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say nannies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæniz/ and the British form is /ˈnæniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.