How to Pronounce Nanny

To pronounce "nanny", say NANNY — one syllable, IPA /ˈnæni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈnæni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nanny”

"nanny" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with uncanny and tranny, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: nanney, nanni — easy to mix up when writing.

What does nanny mean?

noun

  1. A child's nurse.
  2. A grandmother.

verb

  1. To serve as a nanny.
  2. To treat like a nanny's charges; to coddle.

Synonyms

housemothernanny goat

Words that rhyme with nanny

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncannytrannycrannyfannygrannyanniefanniesannystranyjanneyshannybranny

Related words

nursenursemaidnanny-goatshe-goatnangovernessmaidbabysitter

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nanny"?▾

"Nanny" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nanny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nanny" is /ˈnæni/.

What does "nanny" mean?▾

Nanny: A child's nurse.

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