How to pronounce Grenoble
Say it like gruh-NOH-bul. Grenoble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- gruh
- NOH
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grenoble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Grenoble
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gruh-NOH-bul.
What does Grenoble mean?
- a city in southeastern France on the Isere River
Words that rhyme with Grenoble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Grenoble.
Questions about saying Grenoble
How do you pronounce Grenoble?
Say gruh-NOH-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈnoʊbəl/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈnəʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Grenoble?
Grenoble has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: gruh · NOH · bul.
Is Grenoble 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 /ɡrəˈnəʊbəl/ (gruh-NOH-bul).