How to pronounce nary
Say it like NEH-er-ee. Nary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEH).
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US American/ˈnɛɚi/NEH-er-ee
UK British/ˈnɛəri/NAIR-ee
- NEH
- er
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nary
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAIR-ee.
What does nary mean?
adverb
- Not, never.
- Not any.
Where does nary come from?
Univerbation of ne'er + a.
Questions about saying nary
How do you pronounce nary?
Say NEH-er-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛɚi/. In British English it is /ˈnɛəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nary?
Nary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEH). Broken into parts: NEH · er · ee.
Is nary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈnɛəri/ (NAIR-ee).