How to pronounce niners
Say it like NY-nerz. Niners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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US American/ˈnaɪnɚz/NY-nerz
UK British/ˈnaɪnəz/NY-nuz
- NY
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of niners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NY-nuz.
What does niners mean?
noun
- plural of niner How to pronounce niner
Questions about saying niners
How do you pronounce niners?
Say NY-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niners?
Niners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · nerz.
Is niners 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 /ˈnaɪnəz/ (NY-nuz).