How to pronounce "namai" in English
nəˈmaɪ
nə·MY
Primary stress: MY
Hear native speakers say namai in context across real video clips
aš ilgėčiausi merginų. Visgi, vieninteliai namai kurious aš žinojau nuo kudikystės buvo šie. Namai nebuvo pasaka, kurią aš isivaizdavau.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “namai”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
nə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
MY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("MY"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "namai" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Visgi, vieninteliai namai kurious aš žinojau nuo kudikystės buvo šie.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“kitaip žinoma kaip Nazareto namai, pagal teismo nutartį.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Namai nebuvo pasaka, kurią aš isivaizdavau.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “namai”
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Visgi, vieninteliai namai kurious aš žinojau nuo kudikystės buvo šie.
Hear it in context: “namai”
3 clipsThe English word “namai” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as nəˈmaɪ (phonetic respelling: nə-MY). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (nə · MY), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (MY). Grammatically, “namai” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “namai” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @8:51
“aš ilgėčiausi merginų. Visgi, vieninteliai namai kurious aš žinojau nuo kudikystės buvo šie. Namai nebuvo pasaka, kurią aš isivaizdavau.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @0:22
“buvom nuvežtos į Pembroke Ginklų pramonės mokykla, šiandien kitaip žinoma kaip Nazareto namai, pagal teismo nutartį. Priežastis dėl ko mano mama labai susirgo.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @8:57
“Visgi, vieninteliai namai kurious aš žinojau nuo kudikystės buvo šie. Namai nebuvo pasaka, kurią aš isivaizdavau. Mano tėvas buvo alkoholikas, kuris nuolatos skriaudė mano mama,”
Definition & Meaning: “namai”
- A traditional Japanese multi-course haute cuisine meal consisting of a sequence of small, exquisitely prepared dishes.
Example Sentences (3)
- “We enjoyed a magnificent multi-course namai dinner prepared by the master chef.”
- “Visgi, vieninteliai namai kurious aš žinojau nuo kudikystės buvo šie.”
- “kitaip žinoma kaip Nazareto namai, pagal teismo nutartį.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “namai”
- Pronunciation:
- nə-MY
- Syllables:
- nə · MY
- Written Hyphenation:
- na · mai
- Primary stress:
- MY
- IPA:
- nəˈmaɪ
- Hear it in context
- namai
Words that Rhyme with “namai”
-aɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"namai" (⁄nəˈmaɪ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "namai" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about namai
How do you pronounce “namai”?
“namai” is pronounced ⁄nəˈmaɪ⁄ (nə-MY). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “namai”?
“namai” has 2 syllables: nə · MY.
Where is the stress in “namai”?
The primary stress in “namai” is on “MY”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “namai” mean?
A traditional Japanese multi-course haute cuisine meal consisting of a sequence of small, exquisitely prepared dishes.
How can I hear “namai” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “namai” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “namai”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).