How to pronounce neckwear
Say it like NEK-wair. Neckwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neckwear 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of neckwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEK-wair.
What does neckwear mean?
- Articles of clothing or jewelry which hang from or around the neck.
Where does neckwear come from?
From neck + -wear.
Questions about saying neckwear
How do you pronounce neckwear?
Say NEK-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neckwear?
Neckwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · wair.
Is neckwear 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 /ˈnɛkˌwɛə/ (NEK-wair).