How to pronounce nilgai
Say it like NIL-ghy. Nilgai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIL).
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- NIL
- ghy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nilgai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ghyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nilgai
American and British speakers say nilgai in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪlɡaɪ/ in the US and /ˈnɪlɡaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIL-ghy.
What does nilgai mean?
- A large antelope, of species Boselaphus tragocamelus, of India; blue bull.
Questions about saying nilgai
How do you pronounce nilgai?
Say NIL-ghy. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪlɡaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈnɪlɡaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nilgai?
Nilgai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIL). Broken into parts: NIL · ghy.
Do Americans and Brits say nilgai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪlɡaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈnɪlɡaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.