nightmares
nounStress: first syllable
Syllables: night-mares (2)
English Definition
Frightening or unpleasant dreams, or very unpleasant real-life experiences.
Example Sentence
He often wakes up from nightmares at night.
US IPA
/ˈnaɪtmerz/
UK IPA
/ˈnaɪtmeəz/