To pronounce "nightie", say NIGHT-ie — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈnaɪti/
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"nightie" has 2 syllables: night-ie. It rhymes with almighty and mighty, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: nighty — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“I was too embarrassed to answer the door in my nightie.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nightie" has 2 syllables: night · ie.
The IPA transcription of "nightie" is /ˈnaɪti/.
Nightie: A woman's nightgown or nightdress for wearing to bed.
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