How to pronounce Nablus
Say it like NAB-lus. Nablus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAB).
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- NAB
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nablus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Nablus
American and British speakers say Nablus in essentially the same way: /ˈnæbləs/ in the US and /ˈnæbləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAB-lus.
What does Nablus mean?
- A city, the capital of Nablus governorate, West Bank, Palestine.
- A governorate of the West Bank, Palestine. Capital: Nablus.
Questions about saying Nablus
How do you pronounce Nablus?
Say NAB-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæbləs/. In British English it is /ˈnæbləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nablus?
Nablus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAB). Broken into parts: NAB · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say Nablus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnæbləs/ and the British form is /ˈnæbləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.