How to pronounce nesh
Say it like NESH. Nesh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nesh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nesh
American and British speakers say nesh in essentially the same way: /nɛʃ/ in the US and /nɛʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NESH.
What does nesh mean?
- To make soft, tender, or weak.
Where does nesh come from?
From Middle English neschen, from Old English hnesċan, hnesċian (“to make soft, soften; become soft, give way, waver”), from Proto-West Germanic *hnaskwōn (“to make soft”), from Proto-Indo-European *knēs-, *kenes- (“to scratch, scrape, rub”).
Words that rhyme with nesh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nesh.
Questions about saying nesh
How do you pronounce nesh?
Say NESH. The American pronunciation is /nɛʃ/. In British English it is /nɛʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nesh?
Nesh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NESH.
Do Americans and Brits say nesh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛʃ/ and the British form is /nɛʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.