To pronounce "nightmare", say NIGHTM-ar-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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NIGHTM-ar-e
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"nightmare" has 3 syllables: nightm-ar-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nightmare" has 3 syllables: nightm · ar · e.
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