How to pronounce neshaw
Say it like NEE-shaw. Neshaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- shaw
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neshaw 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.
- shawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of neshaw
American and British speakers say neshaw in essentially the same way: /ˈniʃɔ/ in the US and /ˈniːʃɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-shaw.
What does neshaw mean?
- A silver eel.
Where does neshaw come from?
From Narragansett neeshauog (“eels, lampreys”) or a related word.
Questions about saying neshaw
How do you pronounce neshaw?
Say NEE-shaw. The American pronunciation is /ˈniʃɔ/. In British English it is /ˈniːʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neshaw?
Neshaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · shaw.
Do Americans and Brits say neshaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniʃɔ/ and the British form is /ˈniːʃɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.