How to pronounce nebulizer
Say it like NEB-yoo-ly-zer. Nebulizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB).
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- NEB
- yoo
- ly
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nebulizer 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nebulizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEB-yoo-ly-zuh.
What does nebulizer mean?
- A device used to convert liquid into a fine spray of aerosols, by means of oxygen, compressed air, or ultrasonic vibration.
- A device used to administer a medicine into the lungs, by converting the medicine from liquid state into a fine spray of aerosols, to be inhaled through the nose or mouth.
Where does nebulizer come from?
From nebulize + -er.
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Questions about saying nebulizer
How do you pronounce nebulizer?
Say NEB-yoo-ly-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛbjulaɪzər/. In British English it is /ˈnɛbjulaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nebulizer?
Nebulizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB). Broken into parts: NEB · yoo · ly · zer.
Is nebulizer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈnɛbjulaɪzə/ (NEB-yoo-ly-zuh).