How to pronounce nightie
Say it like NY-tee. Nightie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightie 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nightie
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NY-tee.
What does nightie mean?
- A woman's nightgown or nightdress for wearing to bed.“I was too embarrassed to answer the door in my nightie.”
Where does nightie come from?
From night + -ie (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with nightie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nightie.
Questions about saying nightie
How do you pronounce nightie?
Say NY-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪti/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightie?
Nightie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · tee.
Is nightie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnaɪti/ (NY-tee).