How to pronounce nays
Say it like NAYZ. Nays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nays pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nays
American and British speakers say nays in essentially the same way: /neɪz/ in the US and /neɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAYZ.
What does nays mean?
- plural of nay How to pronounce nay
Words that rhyme with nays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nays.
Questions about saying nays
How do you pronounce nays?
Say NAYZ. The American pronunciation is /neɪz/. In British English it is /neɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nays?
Nays is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say nays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /neɪz/ and the British form is /neɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.