How to pronounce nearsighted
Say it like NEER-sy-tid. Nearsighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEER).
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- NEER
- sy
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nearsighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nearsighted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NEER-sy-tid.
What does nearsighted mean?
- Alternative form of near-sighted.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nearsighted
How do you pronounce nearsighted?
Say NEER-sy-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈnirˌsaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈnɪəˌsaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nearsighted?
Nearsighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEER). Broken into parts: NEER · sy · tid.
Is nearsighted 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 /ˈnɪəˌsaɪtɪd/ (NEER-sy-tid).