How to pronounce nebula
Say it like NEB-yuh-luh. Nebula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB).
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- NEB
- yuh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nebula 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nebula
American and British speakers say nebula in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛbjələ/ in the US and /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEB-yuu-luh.
What does nebula mean?
- A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).
Where does nebula come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin nebula (“little cloud, mist”).
Questions about saying nebula
How do you pronounce nebula?
Say NEB-yuh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛbjələ/. In British English it is /ˈnɛbjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nebula?
Nebula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB). Broken into parts: NEB · yuh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say nebula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛbjələ/ and the British form is /ˈnɛbjʊlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.