How to pronounce nightclothes
Say it like NYTE-klohthz. Nightclothes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- klohthz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightclothes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- klohthzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nightclothes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NYTE-klohthz.
What does nightclothes mean?
- Clothing worn while sleeping in bed, such as pajamas or a nightgown, and, when worn over nightclothes, a robe.“The disturbance brought out many of the neighbors in their nightclothes.”
Where does nightclothes come from?
From night + clothes.
Questions about saying nightclothes
How do you pronounce nightclothes?
Say NYTE-klohthz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtkloʊðz/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtkləʊðz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightclothes?
Nightclothes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · klohthz.
Is nightclothes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnaɪtkləʊðz/ (NYTE-klohthz).