How to pronounce nineish
Say it like NY-nish. Nineish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nineish 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.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nineish
American and British speakers say nineish in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪnɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈnaɪnɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-nish.
What does nineish mean?
- Any time close to nine o'clock.
- Approximately nine.
Where does nineish come from?
From nine + -ish.
Questions about saying nineish
How do you pronounce nineish?
Say NY-nish. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪnɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nineish?
Nineish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · nish.
Do Americans and Brits say nineish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪnɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪnɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.