How to Pronounce Nisei

To pronounce "nisei", say NIS-ei — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈniseɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈniseɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nisei”

"nisei" has 2 syllables: nis-ei. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

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

What does nisei mean?

noun

  1. An American or Canadian whose parents were Japanese immigrants

Words that rhyme with nisei

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

nikkeijinnipponesenikkeikibeizainichigaikokujinisseijaponese

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nisei"?▾

"Nisei" has 2 syllables: nis · ei.

What is the IPA transcription of "nisei"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nisei" is /ˈniseɪ/.

What does "nisei" mean?▾

Nisei: An American or Canadian whose parents were Japanese immigrants

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