How to pronounce nightwards
Say it like NY-twerdz. Nightwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- twerdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightwards 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.
- twerdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nightwards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NY-twudz.
What does nightwards mean?
- Toward night.
Where does nightwards come from?
From night + -wards.
Questions about saying nightwards
How do you pronounce nightwards?
Say NY-twerdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtwɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtwədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightwards?
Nightwards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · twerdz.
Is nightwards 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 /ˈnaɪtwədz/ (NY-twudz).