How to Pronounce Nightmares

To pronounce "nightmares", say NIGHTM-ar-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

NIGHTM-ar-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “nightmares”

"nightmares" has 3 syllables: nightm-ar-es. It rhymes with airs and tears, if that helps it stick.

What does nightmares mean?

noun

  1. A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep.
  2. Sleep paralysis.

Synonyms

incubusnight hagsuccubus

Words that rhyme with nightmares

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

airstearsforebearsaffairsdownstairsunawaresglaresupstairsbackstairstheirsfares

Related words

incubusdaydreamsdreamdreamsordealstraumasphantasmsspecters

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nightmares"?▾

"Nightmares" has 3 syllables: nightm · ar · es.

What does "nightmares" mean?▾

Nightmares: A demon or monster, thought to plague people while they slept and cause a feeling of suffocation and terror during sleep.

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