How to pronounce nanotechnologies
Say it like nan-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jeez. Nanotechnologies has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL).
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- nan
- oh
- tek
- NOL
- uh
- jeez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nanotechnologies pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nanotechnologies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nan-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jeez.
What does nanotechnologies mean?
- plural of nanotechnology How to pronounce nanotechnology
Questions about saying nanotechnologies
How do you pronounce nanotechnologies?
Say nan-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jeez. The American pronunciation is /ˌnænoʊˌtɛkˈnɑləˌdʒiz/. In British English it is /ˌnænəʊˌtɛkˈnɒləˌdʒiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nanotechnologies?
Nanotechnologies has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NOL). Broken into parts: nan · oh · tek · NOL · uh · jeez.
Is nanotechnologies 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 /ˌnænəʊˌtɛkˈnɒləˌdʒiːz/ (nan-oh-tek-NOL-uh-jeez).