How to Pronounce Nadir

To pronounce "nadir", say NAD-ir — 2 syllables, IPA /neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

nadir

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying nadir, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

Syllables

Letters

/neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nadir”

"nadir" has 2 syllables: nad-ir. It rhymes with crusader and aider, if that helps it stick.

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

What does nadir mean?

noun

The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.
The lowest point; time of greatest depression.

verb

To extend (a beehive) by adding an empty box at the base.

Synonyms

bathos lowest ebb slough of despond trough down

Antonyms

duplet super height peak zenith

Hear “nadir” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with nadir

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crusader aider trader evader wader cader lader schmader invader fader shader

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nadir"?▾

"Nadir" has 2 syllables: nad · ir.

What is the IPA transcription of "nadir"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nadir" is /neɪˈdɪə(ɹ)/.

What does "nadir" mean?▾

Nadir: The point of the celestial sphere, directly opposite the zenith; inferior pole of the horizon; point of the celestial sphere directly under the place of observation.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “nadir” in the full dictionary →