How to Pronounce "nays"
word
ˈneɪz
NAYZ
nˈeɪz
NAYZ
Definition
"Nays" are the votes or voices against a proposal, often used when people are asked to approve or reject something, especially in formal meetings or government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈneɪz
British English
nˈeɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAYZ
UK
NAYZ
Listen in Context
The chairman asked for all the nays to raise their hands.
There were five nays on the final vote.
The nays did not win this time.
After the discussion, the nays were much louder than the ayes.