How to pronounce nawab
Say it like nuh-WAHB. Nawab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHB).
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US American/nəˈwɑb/nuh-WAHB
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- nuh
- WAHB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nawab pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does nawab mean?
noun
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Polyura (possibly a subgenus of genus Charaxes).
Words that rhyme with nawab
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Questions about saying nawab
How do you pronounce nawab?
Say nuh-WAHB. The American pronunciation is /nəˈwɑb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nawab?
Nawab has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAHB). Broken into parts: nuh · WAHB.