How to Pronounce "nanny"
word
/ˈnæni/
NA-nee
/nˈæni/
NA-nee
Definition
A nanny is a person whose job is to take care of children, usually in the children's home. The word can also be used informally for a grandmother in some families.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈnæni/
British English
/nˈæni/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NA-nee
UK
NA-nee
Listen in Context
Their nanny picks the children up from school.
We need a nanny for our baby.
The nanny made lunch for the kids.
We finally found a nanny we really trust.