How to Pronounce Nacre

To pronounce "nacre", say NACR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈneɪkə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈneɪkə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nacre”

"nacre" has 2 syllables: nacr-e. It rhymes with sacar and sacre, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: naker — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nacre mean?

noun

  1. A shellfish which contains mother-of-pearl.
  2. A pearly substance which lines the interior of many shells; mother-of-pearl.

Words that rhyme with nacre

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sacarsacredakernaker

Related words

mother-of-pearlpearlpearlepurlemadreperl

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nacre"?▾

"Nacre" has 2 syllables: nacr · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nacre"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nacre" is /ˈneɪkə/.

What does "nacre" mean?▾

Nacre: A shellfish which contains mother-of-pearl.

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