How to pronounce nite
Say it like NYTE. Nite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nite
American and British speakers say nite in essentially the same way: /naɪt/ in the US and /naɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE.
What does nite mean?
- Informal spelling of night.
Words that rhyme with nite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nite.
Words that sound like nite
Questions about saying nite
How do you pronounce nite?
Say NYTE. The American pronunciation is /naɪt/. In British English it is /naɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nite?
Nite is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say nite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪt/ and the British form is /naɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as nite?
Nite sounds the same as knight, night in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.