How to pronounce nightdress
Say it like NYTE-dres. Nightdress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- dres
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightdress 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.
- dresKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nightdress
American and British speakers say nightdress in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtdrɛs/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtdrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-dres.
What does nightdress mean?
- A nightgown; (usually female) attire designed to be worn to bed.“She was too modest to come downstairs dressed only in her nightdress.”
Where does nightdress come from?
From night + dress.
Questions about saying nightdress
How do you pronounce nightdress?
Say NYTE-dres. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtdrɛs/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtdrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightdress?
Nightdress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · dres.
Do Americans and Brits say nightdress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtdrɛs/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtdrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.