How to pronounce nebulous
Say it like NEB-yuu-lus. Nebulous has three 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 nebulous. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NEB
- yuu
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nebulous 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nebulous
American and British speakers say nebulous in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛbjʊləs/ in the US and /ˈnɛbjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEB-yuu-lus.
What does nebulous mean?
- In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.
- Vague or ill-defined.
- Relating to a nebula or nebulae.
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Questions about saying nebulous
How do you pronounce nebulous?
Say NEB-yuu-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛbjʊləs/. In British English it is /ˈnɛbjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nebulous?
Nebulous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB). Broken into parts: NEB · yuu · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say nebulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛbjʊləs/ and the British form is /ˈnɛbjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.