How to pronounce nitency
Say it like NY-tun-see. Nitency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- tun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nitency 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nitency
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NY-tun-see.
What does nitency mean?
- endeavor; effort; tendency
- brightness; luster
Where does nitency come from?
From Latin nitens, present participle of niti (“to strive”).
Questions about saying nitency
How do you pronounce nitency?
Say NY-tun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtənsi/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nitency?
Nitency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · tun · see.
Is nitency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnaɪtənsi/ (NY-tun-see).