How to pronounce nightstick
Say it like NYTE-stik. Nightstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightstick 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.
- stikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nightstick
American and British speakers say nightstick in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtˌstɪk/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtˌstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-stik.
What does nightstick mean?
- A long, narrow, polelike club carried by police and security personnel, for use in self-defense.
- A person who spends much time in bars and nightclubs, and generally indulges themselves during the night.
Where does nightstick come from?
From night + stick.
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Questions about saying nightstick
How do you pronounce nightstick?
Say NYTE-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌstɪk/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightstick?
Nightstick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · stik.
Do Americans and Brits say nightstick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtˌstɪk/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtˌstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.