How to pronounce nightmares
Say it like NYTE-mairz. Nightmares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- mairz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightmares 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.
- mairzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nightmares
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NYTE-mairz.
What does nightmares mean?
- plural of nightmare How to pronounce nightmare
- third-person singular simple present indicative of nightmare How to pronounce nightmare
Questions about saying nightmares
How do you pronounce nightmares?
Say NYTE-mairz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌmɛrz/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌmɛəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightmares?
Nightmares has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · mairz.
Is nightmares 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 /ˈnaɪtˌmɛəz/ (NYTE-mairz).