How to Pronounce "nightmarish"
word
ˈnaɪtˌmɛɹɪʃ
NYT-mer-ish
nˈaɪtmeəɹɪʃ
NYT-mayr-ish
Definition
Describes something very frightening, unpleasant, or like a nightmare, even though it's happening in real life.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnaɪtˌmɛɹɪʃ
British English
nˈaɪtmeəɹɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NYT-mer-ish
UK
NYT-mayr-ish
Listen in Context
The accident was a nightmarish experience for everyone involved.
They escaped the nightmarish storm just in time.
The movie had a nightmarish atmosphere that scared the audience.
Trying to find my way home during the blackout was absolutely nightmarish.