To pronounce "naira", say NAIR-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"naira" has 2 syllables: nair-a. It rhymes with sclera and para, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: neira — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Naira" has 2 syllables: nair · a.
Naira: The official currency of Nigeria, which replaced the pound in 1973; the principal denomination of the currency, equal to 100 kobo.
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