How to pronounce nightgown
Say it like NYTE-gown. Nightgown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- gown
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightgown 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.
- gownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of nightgown
American and British speakers say nightgown in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-gown.
What does nightgown mean?
- A long loose robe worn mainly by women for sleeping in.
- A dressing gown.
Where does nightgown come from?
From Middle English nyght gowne.
Questions about saying nightgown
How do you pronounce nightgown?
Say NYTE-gown. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightgown?
Nightgown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · gown.
Do Americans and Brits say nightgown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtˌɡaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.