How to pronounce nereid
Say it like NEE-uh-ree-id. Nereid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- uh
- ree
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nereid 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nereid
American and British speakers say nereid in essentially the same way: /ˈniəriɪd/ in the US and /ˈniːəriɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-uh-ree-id.
What does nereid mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Nereid.
- A youthful and pretty bather.
- Alternative form of nereidid.
Questions about saying nereid
How do you pronounce nereid?
Say NEE-uh-ree-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈniəriɪd/. In British English it is /ˈniːəriɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nereid?
Nereid has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · uh · ree · id.
Do Americans and Brits say nereid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniəriɪd/ and the British form is /ˈniːəriɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.