How to pronounce nee
Say it like NEE. Nee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- NEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nee
American and British speakers say nee in essentially the same way: /ni/ in the US and /neɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAY.
What does nee mean?
- Alternative spelling of née.
- Used when giving a former name. Originally known as.
- no, used to express no as a quantity, i.e. not any, like German kein/Dutch geen/French rien. Compare with na.“Nee way man!”
Where does nee come from?
From French née, feminine of né, past participle of naître, to be born.
Words that rhyme with nee
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Words that sound like nee
Questions about saying nee
How do you pronounce nee?
Say NEE. The American pronunciation is /ni/. In British English it is /neɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nee?
Nee is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NEE.
Do Americans and Brits say nee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ni/ and the British form is /neɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nee?
Nee sounds the same as knee, Ne, ni, nie in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.