How to pronounce neckerchief
Say it like NEK-er-chif. Neckerchief has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- er
- chif
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neckerchief pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- chifKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neckerchief
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEK-uh-chif.
What does neckerchief mean?
- A scarf that is worn looped or tied around the neck.“The Boy Scout wore a red neckerchief, the ends clasped with a sliding knot ornament.”
Where does neckerchief come from?
From Middle English nekkyrchefe, neckercheve, equivalent to neck + kerchief.
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Questions about saying neckerchief
How do you pronounce neckerchief?
Say NEK-er-chif. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkərtʃɪf/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkətʃɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neckerchief?
Neckerchief has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · er · chif.
Is neckerchief 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 /ˈnɛkətʃɪf/ (NEK-uh-chif).