How to pronounce nieves
Say it like nee-EV-es. Nieves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV).
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- nee
- EV
- es
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nieves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- esKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nieves
American and British speakers say nieves in essentially the same way: /niˈɛvɛs/ in the US and /niˈɛvɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: nee-EV-es.
What does nieves mean?
- plural of nieve How to pronounce nieve
Questions about saying nieves
How do you pronounce nieves?
Say nee-EV-es. The American pronunciation is /niˈɛvɛs/. In British English it is /niˈɛvɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nieves?
Nieves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EV). Broken into parts: nee · EV · es.
Do Americans and Brits say nieves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /niˈɛvɛs/ and the British form is /niˈɛvɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.