How to pronounce necktie
Say it like NEK-ty. Necktie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- ty
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Necktie 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of necktie
American and British speakers say necktie in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/ in the US and /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEK-ty.
What does necktie mean?
- A strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front.
Where does necktie come from?
From neck + tie.
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Questions about saying necktie
How do you pronounce necktie?
Say NEK-ty. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in necktie?
Necktie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · ty.
Do Americans and Brits say necktie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.