How to pronounce gnomical
Say it like NAH-mih-kul. Gnomical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- mih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gnomical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gnomical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOM-ih-kul.
What does gnomical mean?
- gnomic
- gnomonic
Words that rhyme with gnomical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gnomical.
Questions about saying gnomical
How do you pronounce gnomical?
Say NAH-mih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑmɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɒmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gnomical?
Gnomical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · mih · kul.
Is gnomical 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 /ˈnɒmɪkəl/ (NOM-ih-kul).