How to pronounce nephews
Say it like NEF-yooz. Nephews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEF).
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- NEF
- yooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nephews pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yoozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nephews
American and British speakers say nephews in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛfjuz/ in the US and /ˈnɛfjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEF-yooz.
What does nephews mean?
- plural of nephew How to pronounce nephew
Questions about saying nephews
How do you pronounce nephews?
Say NEF-yooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛfjuz/. In British English it is /ˈnɛfjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nephews?
Nephews has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEF). Broken into parts: NEF · yooz.
Do Americans and Brits say nephews the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛfjuz/ and the British form is /ˈnɛfjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.