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How to pronounce “nay

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Pronunciation guide for nay

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of nay with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Create a Language in Just One HourNumber, yea or nay?
Definition summary
(archaic or regional, otherwise humorous) No. [from 12th c.]

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How to pronounce nay

Create a Language in Just One Hour

Number, yea or nay?

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “nay

Meaning

  • [Adverb]
  • (archaic or regional, otherwise humorous) No. [from 12th c.]
  • (archaic or regional) Introducing a statement, without direct negation. [from 14th c.]
  • (archaic, otherwise humorous) Or rather, or should I say; moreover (introducing a stronger and more appropriate expression than the preceding one). [from 16th c.]
  • [Interjection]
  • (archaic) No.
  • [Noun]
  • A vote against.
  • A person who voted against.
  • (archaic) A denial; a refusal.[1]
  • [Verb]
  • (obsolete) To refuse.
  • [Adjective]
  • (obsolete) Nary; not any

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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