How to pronounce nisus
Say it like NY-sus. Nisus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nisus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nisus
American and British speakers say nisus in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪsəs/ in the US and /ˈnaɪsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NY-sus.
What does nisus mean?
- A mental or physical effort to attain a specific goal; a striving.
- The periodic procreative desire manifested in the spring by birds, etc.
Where does nisus come from?
From Latin nīsus (“pressure, exertion”).
Words that rhyme with nisus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nisus.
Questions about saying nisus
How do you pronounce nisus?
Say NY-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪsəs/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nisus?
Nisus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say nisus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪsəs/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.