How to Pronounce Nay-saying

To pronounce "nay-saying", say NAYS-ay-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

NAYS-ay-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “nay-saying”

"nay-saying" has 3 syllables: nays-ay-ing.

What does nay-saying mean?

verb

  1. To speak negatively of something.
  2. To reply no.

noun

  1. Negating; denial; the personality trait of contrariness.

Related words

naysayingnay-saynaywardnegativismgainsayingnegationnegativenonacceptation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nay-saying"?▾

"Nay-saying" has 3 syllables: nays · ay · ing.

What does "nay-saying" mean?▾

Nay-saying: To speak negatively of something.

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