How to pronounce nina
Say it like NEE-nuh. Nina has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nina
American and British speakers say nina in essentially the same way: /ˈninə/ in the US and /ˈniːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-nuh.
What does nina mean?
- A hidden message revealed in the completed grid of a crossword.
Where does nina come from?
From the name Nina, taken from the cartoonist Al Hirschfeld's habit of hiding his daughter Nina's name in his drawings.
Words that rhyme with nina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nina.
Questions about saying nina
How do you pronounce nina?
Say NEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈninə/. In British English it is /ˈniːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nina?
Nina has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say nina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈninə/ and the British form is /ˈniːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.