How to pronounce nissei
Say it like nih-SAY. Nissei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY).
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- nih
- SAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nissei 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 nissei
American and British speakers say nissei in essentially the same way: /nɪˈseɪ/ in the US and /nɪˈseɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: nih-SAY.
What does nissei mean?
- Alternative form of nisei.
Words that rhyme with nissei
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nissei.
Questions about saying nissei
How do you pronounce nissei?
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 nissei?
Nissei has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAY). Broken into parts: nih · SAY.
Do Americans and Brits say nissei 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.