How to pronounce nya
Say it like NYAH. Nya is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/njɑ/NYAH
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- NYAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nya pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does nya mean?
interjection
- The cry of a cat: meow, miaow.
Words that rhyme with nya
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nya.
Questions about saying nya
How do you pronounce nya?
Say NYAH. The American pronunciation is /njɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nya?
Nya is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NYAH.