To pronounce "nee", say NEE — one syllable, IPA /neɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"nee" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: knee, ni, ne, nie — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“Mrs Smith, née Jones”
“Since the name change, Butch (née Frances) seems more tough and self-assured.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nee" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "nee" is /neɪ/.
Nee: Used when giving the maiden name of a woman.
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