How to Pronounce “ixnay” in English
/ˈɪks(ˌ)neɪ/
IX·nay
Stress: ix
Accent:
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IPA/ˈɪks(ˌ)neɪ/
Syllablesix·nay
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What does “ixnay” mean?
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INTERJECTION
- No.
NOUN
- Nothing; nix; often in the phrase "ixnay on ...", indicating something that must not be mentioned, often in Pig Latin
VERB
- To reject or cancel something; nix.
Example sentences
- “Ixnay on the "W-A-L-K" while the dogs can hear you.”
- “If I wasn't so bored out of my mind, I would have ixnayed that idea.”
- “OK, ixnay. Never mind.”
How to pronounce “ixnay”
- Syllables:
- ix · nay
- Stress:
- ix — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈɪks(ˌ)neɪ/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /ix/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.
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How do you pronounce “ixnay”?
“ixnay” is pronounced /ˈɪks(ˌ)neɪ/ (ix · nay). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “ixnay”?
“ixnay” has 2 syllables: ix · nay.
Where is the stress in “ixnay”?
The primary stress in “ixnay” is on “IX”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “ixnay” mean?
No.
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