How to pronounce nisei
Say it like nih-SAY. Nisei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- nih
- SAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nisei pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of nisei
American and British speakers say nisei in essentially the same way: /nɪˈseɪ/ in the US and /nɪˈseɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: nih-SAY.
What does nisei mean?
- One whose parents were Japanese immigrants, especially to North or South America.
Words that rhyme with nisei
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nisei.
Questions about saying nisei
How do you pronounce nisei?
Say nih-SAY. The American pronunciation is /nɪˈseɪ/. In British English it is /nɪˈseɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nisei?
Nisei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: nih · SAY.
Do Americans and Brits say nisei the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɪˈseɪ/ and the British form is /nɪˈseɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.