How to Pronounce Nene

To pronounce "nene", say NEN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈneɪneɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈneɪneɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nene”

"nene" has 2 syllables: nen-e. It rhymes with keen and obscene, if that helps it stick.

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

What does nene mean?

noun

  1. The Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, which was designated the state bird of Hawaii in 1957.

Synonyms

Hawaiian goosenēnē goose

Words that rhyme with nene

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreengleancontraveneteen

Related words

koloaooaamanumea

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nene"?▾

"Nene" has 2 syllables: nen · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nene"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nene" is /ˈneɪneɪ/.

What does "nene" mean?▾

Nene: The Hawaiian goose, Branta sandvicensis, which was designated the state bird of Hawaii in 1957.

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