How to pronounce nebbish
Say it like NEB-ish. Nebbish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nebbish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NEB
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nebbish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nebbish
American and British speakers say nebbish in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛbɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈnɛbɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEB-ish.
What does nebbish mean?
- One who is fearful, indecisive and timid, especially in making decisions and plans, in discussions, debates, arguments, and confrontations, and in taking responsibility.“Actor Rick Moranis often plays a nebbish.”
Questions about saying nebbish
How do you pronounce nebbish?
Say NEB-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛbɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛbɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nebbish?
Nebbish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB). Broken into parts: NEB · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say nebbish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛbɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈnɛbɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.