How to pronounce Nissan
Say it like NEE-sahn. Nissan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- sahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nissan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Nissan
American and British speakers say Nissan in essentially the same way: /ˈnisɑn/ in the US and /ˈniːsɑːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-sahn.
What does Nissan mean?
- the seventh month of the civil year; the first month of the ecclesiastic year (in March and April)
Questions about saying Nissan
How do you pronounce Nissan?
Say NEE-sahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈnisɑn/. In British English it is /ˈniːsɑːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nissan?
Nissan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · sahn.
Do Americans and Brits say Nissan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnisɑn/ and the British form is /ˈniːsɑːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.