How to pronounce nebulae
Say it like NEB-yuu-lee. Nebulae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB).
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- NEB
- yuu
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nebulae 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.
- yuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nebulae
American and British speakers say nebulae in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛbjʊli/ in the US and /ˈnɛbjʊˌliː/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEB-yuu-lee.
What does nebulae mean?
- plural of nebula How to pronounce nebula
Questions about saying nebulae
How do you pronounce nebulae?
Say NEB-yuu-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛbjʊli/. In British English it is /ˈnɛbjʊˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nebulae?
Nebulae has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB). Broken into parts: NEB · yuu · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say nebulae the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛbjʊli/ and the British form is /ˈnɛbjʊˌliː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.