How to pronounce nightmarish
Say it like NYTE-mer-ish. Nightmarish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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US American/ˈnaɪtˌmɛrɪʃ/NYTE-mer-ish
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- NYTE
- mer
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightmarish 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.
- merGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does nightmarish mean?
adjective
- Resembling a nightmare.
Where does nightmarish come from?
From nightmare + -ish.
Questions about saying nightmarish
How do you pronounce nightmarish?
Say NYTE-mer-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌmɛrɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightmarish?
Nightmarish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · mer · ish.