How to pronounce nightrobe
Say it like NY-trohb. Nightrobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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US American/ˈnaɪtroʊb/NY-trohb
UK British/ˈnaɪtrəʊb/NY-trohb
- NY
- trohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightrobe 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.
- trohbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nightrobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NY-trohb.
What does nightrobe mean?
noun
- A robe to be worn at night; a nightgown.
Where does nightrobe come from?
From night + robe.
Questions about saying nightrobe
How do you pronounce nightrobe?
Say NY-trohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtroʊb/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtrəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightrobe?
Nightrobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · trohb.
Is nightrobe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnaɪtrəʊb/ (NY-trohb).