How to pronounce nighters
Say it like NY-terz. Nighters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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US American/ˈnaɪtɚz/NY-terz
UK British/ˈnaɪtəz/NY-tuz
- NY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nighters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nighters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NY-tuz.
What does nighters mean?
noun
- plural of nighter How to pronounce nighter
Questions about saying nighters
How do you pronounce nighters?
Say NY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nighters?
Nighters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · terz.
Is nighters pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnaɪtəz/ (NY-tuz).