How to pronounce necklaces
Say it like NEK-luh-siz. Necklaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- luh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necklaces 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of necklaces
American and British speakers say necklaces in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛkləsɪz/ in the US and /ˈnɛkləsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEK-luh-siz.
What does necklaces mean?
- plural of necklace How to pronounce necklace
Questions about saying necklaces
How do you pronounce necklaces?
Say NEK-luh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkləsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkləsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necklaces?
Necklaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · luh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say necklaces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛkləsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈnɛkləsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.