How to Pronounce "nightmares"
word
/ˈnaɪtˌmɛɹz/
NYT-mairz
/nˈaɪtmeəz/
NYT-airz
Definition
Very scary or upsetting dreams that can wake you up or leave you feeling afraid. The word can also describe a terrible experience or situation in everyday life.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnaɪtˌmɛɹz/
British English
/nˈaɪtmeəz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NYT-mairz
UK
NYT-airz
Listen in Context
My son has nightmares after watching scary movies.
She wakes up at night because of nightmares.
I had terrible nightmares last week.
Ever since the accident, he's been having nightmares almost every night.