How to pronounce naysayer
Say it like NAY-say-er. Naysayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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- NAY
- say
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naysayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of naysayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAY-say-uh.
What does naysayer mean?
- One who consistently denies, criticizes, or doubts; a detractor.“He ignored the naysayers and succeeded with his idea.”
Where does naysayer come from?
From nay + say + -er, equivalent to naysay + -er.
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Questions about saying naysayer
How do you pronounce naysayer?
Say NAY-say-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪˌseɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈneɪˌseɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naysayer?
Naysayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · say · er.
Is naysayer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈneɪˌseɪə/ (NAY-say-uh).