How to pronounce nebule
Say it like NEB-yool. Nebule 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 nebule. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NEB
- yool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nebule 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.
- yoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nebule
American and British speakers say nebule in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛbjul/ in the US and /ˈnɛbjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEB-yool.
What does nebule mean?
- A decorative wavy or curly pattern; molding of an undulating or wavy form.
- A single dose intended to be taken using a nebulizer.
- Alternative form of nebulé, nebuly.
Where does nebule come from?
From Latin nebula (“little cloud, mist”), though the first sense ("a decorative wavy pattern", as a noun) is perhaps a misunderstanding of the adjective nebulé (“wavy”).
Questions about saying nebule
How do you pronounce nebule?
Say NEB-yool. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛbjul/. In British English it is /ˈnɛbjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nebule?
Nebule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB). Broken into parts: NEB · yool.
Do Americans and Brits say nebule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛbjul/ and the British form is /ˈnɛbjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.