How to pronounce nines
Say it like NYNZ. Nines is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nines pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nines
American and British speakers say nines in essentially the same way: /naɪnz/ in the US and /naɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYNZ.
What does nines mean?
- plural of nine How to pronounce nine
- A pair of nines.“He drew nines from the deck.”
- Degree of purity.“Three nines or 3N is 99.9%.”
Questions about saying nines
How do you pronounce nines?
Say NYNZ. The American pronunciation is /naɪnz/. In British English it is /naɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nines?
Nines is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say nines the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪnz/ and the British form is /naɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.