How to pronounce gneiss
gneiss
/naɪs/
1 syllable
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Gneiss, sound by sound
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /aɪ/as in time | Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce gneiss?
Gneiss is pronounced /naɪs/ in American English.
How many syllables are in gneiss?
Gneiss has 1 syllable.