How to Pronounce "nary"
word
ˈnɛɹi
NAIR-ee
nˈeəɹi
NAIR-ee
Definition
A very old-fashioned or literary way to say 'not a single' or 'none at all.' Often used for emphasis when something is completely absent.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɛɹi
British English
nˈeəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAIR-ee
UK
NAIR-ee
Listen in Context
There was nary a cloud in the sky.
She heard nary a sound all night.
He had nary a penny left in his pocket.
We've looked everywhere and found nary a clue.