How to Pronounce Nightshade

To pronounce "nightshade", say NIGHTSH-ad-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nightshade”

"nightshade" has 3 syllables: nightsh-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does nightshade mean?

noun

  1. Any of the poisonous plants belonging to the genus Solanum, especially black nightshade or woody nightshade.
  2. Any plant of the wider Solanaceae family, including the nightshades as well as tomato, potato, eggplant, and deadly nightshade.

Words that rhyme with nightshade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

solanum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nightshade"?▾

"Nightshade" has 3 syllables: nightsh · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nightshade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nightshade" is /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/.

What does "nightshade" mean?▾

Nightshade: Any of the poisonous plants belonging to the genus Solanum, especially black nightshade or woody nightshade.

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