How to pronounce nightclub
Say it like NYTE-kluhb. Nightclub has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- kluhb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightclub 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.
- kluhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nightclub
American and British speakers say nightclub in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-kluhb.
What does nightclub mean?
- a spot that is open late at night and that provides entertainment (as singers or dancers) as well as dancing and food and drink“don't expect a good meal at a cabaret”“the gossip columnist got his information by visiting nightclubs every night”
Where does nightclub come from?
From night + club.
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Questions about saying nightclub
How do you pronounce nightclub?
Say NYTE-kluhb. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightclub?
Nightclub has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · kluhb.
Do Americans and Brits say nightclub the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtˌklʌb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.