How to pronounce nightwear
Say it like NYTE-wair. Nightwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightwear 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.
- wairKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nightwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NYTE-wair.
What does nightwear mean?
- Clothes worn at nighttime or in bed, such as pajamas
Where does nightwear come from?
From night + -wear.
Questions about saying nightwear
How do you pronounce nightwear?
Say NYTE-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightwear?
Nightwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · wair.
Is nightwear 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 /ˈnaɪtwɛə/ (NYTE-wair).