How to pronounce nabob
Say it like NAY-bahb. Nabob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY).
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US American/ˈneɪbɑb/NAY-bahb
UK British/ˈneɪbɒb/NAY-bob
- NAY
- bahb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nabob pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bahbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nabob
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NAY-bob.
What does nabob mean?
noun
- Someone of great wealth or importance.
- A person with a grandiose style or manner.
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Questions about saying nabob
How do you pronounce nabob?
Say NAY-bahb. The American pronunciation is /ˈneɪbɑb/. In British English it is /ˈneɪbɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nabob?
Nabob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAY). Broken into parts: NAY · bahb.
Is nabob 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 /ˈneɪbɒb/ (NAY-bob).