How to pronounce naysayers
Say it like nay-SAY-erz. Naysayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- nay
- SAY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naysayers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of naysayers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: nay-SAY-uz.
What does naysayers mean?
- plural of naysayer How to pronounce naysayer
Questions about saying naysayers
How do you pronounce naysayers?
Say nay-SAY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˌneɪˈseɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˌneɪˈseɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naysayers?
Naysayers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: nay · SAY · erz.
Is naysayers 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 /ˌneɪˈseɪəz/ (nay-SAY-uz).