How to pronounce gnomes
Say it like NOHMZ. Gnomes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/noʊmz/NOHMZ
UK British/nəʊmz/NOHMZ
- NOHMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnomes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gnomes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHMZ.
What does gnomes mean?
noun
- plural of gnome How to pronounce gnome
Questions about saying gnomes
How do you pronounce gnomes?
Say NOHMZ. The American pronunciation is /noʊmz/. In British English it is /nəʊmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnomes?
Gnomes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOHMZ.
Is gnomes 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 /nəʊmz/ (NOHMZ).