How to pronounce ninnery
Say it like NIN-uh-ree. Ninnery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN).
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- NIN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ninnery pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ninnery
American and British speakers say ninnery in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪnəri/ in the US and /ˈnɪnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIN-uh-ree.
What does ninnery mean?
- Ninnyish behavior; foolery; foolishness.
Where does ninnery come from?
From ninny + -ery.
Questions about saying ninnery
How do you pronounce ninnery?
Say NIN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪnəri/. In British English it is /ˈnɪnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ninnery?
Ninnery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN). Broken into parts: NIN · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say ninnery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪnəri/ and the British form is /ˈnɪnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.