How to pronounce connubial
Say it like kuh-NOO-bee-ul. Connubial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- kuh
- NOO
- bee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Connubial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of connubial
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: kuh-NYOO-bee-ul.
What does connubial mean?
- Of or relating to the state of being married.
Where does connubial come from?
1650s, from Latin connūbiālis, from connūbium (“marriage, wedlock”) (variants of cōnūbiālis (“pertaining to wedlock”), from cōnūbium (“marriage, wedlock”)) from com- (“together”) (English com-) + nūbō (“marry, to take as husband”) (from whi
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Questions about saying connubial
How do you pronounce connubial?
Say kuh-NOO-bee-ul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈnubiəl/. In British English it is /kəˈnjuːbiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in connubial?
Connubial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: kuh · NOO · bee · ul.
Is connubial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /kəˈnjuːbiəl/ (kuh-NYOO-bee-ul).