How to pronounce adnominal
Say it like ad-NAH-mih-nul. Adnominal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- ad
- NAH
- mih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adnominal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adnominal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ad-NOM-ih-nul.
What does adnominal mean?
- Involving or relating to words that modify a noun.
- The adnominal case: A word or phrase qualifying a noun, such as an adjective or a relative clause.
- Of or pertaining to an adnoun (sensu stricto).
Where does adnominal come from?
From ad- + nominal, by analogy with adverbial for verbs.
Words that rhyme with adnominal
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Questions about saying adnominal
How do you pronounce adnominal?
Say ad-NAH-mih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌædˈnɑmɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˌædˈnɒmɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adnominal?
Adnominal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: ad · NAH · mih · nul.
Is adnominal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌædˈnɒmɪnəl/ (ad-NOM-ih-nul).