How to pronounce gnome
Say it like NOHM. Gnome is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The g is silent, so it sounds like 'nohm' and rhymes with home.
Gnome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gnome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHM.
What does gnome mean?
- An elemental (spirit or corporeal creature associated with a classical element) associated with earth.
- One of a race of imaginary human-like beings, usually depicted as short and typically bearded males, who inhabit the inner parts of the earth and act as guardians of mines, mineral treasure, etc.; in modern fantasy literature and games, when distinguished from dwarves, gnomes are usually smaller tha
- The mountain pygmy owl, Glaucidium gnoma, a small owl of the western United States.
- A brief reflection or maxim; a pithy saying.
Where does gnome come from?
From French gnome (“gnome”), from New Latin gnomus, used by Paracelsus as a synonym for pygmaeus (“pygmy”).
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Words that rhyme with gnome
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Questions about saying gnome
How do you pronounce gnome?
Say NOHM. The American pronunciation is /noʊm/. In British English it is /nəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnome?
Gnome is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOHM.
Is gnome pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /nəʊm/ (NOHM).