How to pronounce nylons
Say it like NY-lonz. Nylons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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US American/ˈnaɪˌlɑnz/NY-lonz
UK British/ˈnaɪˌlɒnz/NY-lonz
- NY
- lonz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nylons 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.
- lonzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nylons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NY-lonz.
What does nylons mean?
Questions about saying nylons
How do you pronounce nylons?
Say NY-lonz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪˌlɑnz/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪˌlɒnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nylons?
Nylons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · lonz.
Is nylons pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnaɪˌlɒnz/ (NY-lonz).