Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

How do you pronounce nems?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈnɛms/.
What does nems mean?
The ichneumon, or Egyptian mongoose.
Where does nems come from?
From Egyptian Arabic نمس (nims).

How to pronounce nems

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “nems”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈnɛms/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “nems”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “nems” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.