How to pronounce nudnik
Say it like NUUD-nik. Nudnik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUD).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nudnik. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NUUD
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nudnik pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUUDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nudnik
American and British speakers say nudnik in essentially the same way: /ˈnʊdnɪk/ in the US and /ˈnʊdnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUUD-nik.
What does nudnik mean?
- A person who is very annoying; a pest, a nag, a jerk.
Questions about saying nudnik
How do you pronounce nudnik?
Say NUUD-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊdnɪk/. In British English it is /ˈnʊdnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nudnik?
Nudnik has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUD). Broken into parts: NUUD · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say nudnik the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʊdnɪk/ and the British form is /ˈnʊdnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.