How to pronounce nebulose
Say it like NEB-yuh-lohz. Nebulose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB).
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- NEB
- yuh
- lohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nebulose 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 "oo" in book.
- lohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nebulose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NEB-yuh-lohz.
What does nebulose mean?
- nebulous; cloudy
Questions about saying nebulose
How do you pronounce nebulose?
Say NEB-yuh-lohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛbjʊloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈnɛbjʊləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nebulose?
Nebulose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB). Broken into parts: NEB · yuh · lohz.
Is nebulose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnɛbjʊləʊz/ (NEB-yuh-lohz).