How to pronounce ninny
Say it like NIN-ee. Ninny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN).
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- NIN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ninny 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ninny
American and British speakers say ninny in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪni/ in the US and /ˈnɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIN-ee.
What does ninny mean?
- A silly or foolish person.
Where does ninny come from?
Unknown; the synonym ninnyhammer appears around the same time.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- poop
Words that rhyme with ninny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ninny.
Questions about saying ninny
How do you pronounce ninny?
Say NIN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪni/. In British English it is /ˈnɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ninny?
Ninny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN). Broken into parts: NIN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say ninny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪni/ and the British form is /ˈnɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.