How to pronounce nightgloom
Say it like NYTE-gloom. Nightgloom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- gloom
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightgloom 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.
- gloomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nightgloom
American and British speakers say nightgloom in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtˌɡlum/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtˌɡluːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-gloom.
What does nightgloom mean?
- Darkness of the night; night gloom.
Where does nightgloom come from?
Either from night + gloom or a learned borrowing from Old English nihtglōm,
Questions about saying nightgloom
How do you pronounce nightgloom?
Say NYTE-gloom. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌɡlum/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌɡluːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightgloom?
Nightgloom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · gloom.
Do Americans and Brits say nightgloom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtˌɡlum/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtˌɡluːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.