How to pronounce nighness
Say it like NY-nus. Nighness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nighness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nighness
American and British speakers say nighness in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪnəs/ in the US and /ˈnaɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-nus.
What does nighness mean?
- The quality or state of being nigh, or near.
Where does nighness come from?
From nigh + -ness.
Words that rhyme with nighness
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nighness.
Questions about saying nighness
How do you pronounce nighness?
Say NY-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nighness?
Nighness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say nighness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪnəs/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.