How to pronounce nebuly
Say it like NEB-yuu-lee. Nebuly 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
Nebuly 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 nebuly
American and British speakers say nebuly in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛbjʊli/ in the US and /ˈnɛbjʊli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEB-yuu-lee.
What does nebuly mean?
- Edged in a deeply wavy line, intended to represent clouds.
Where does nebuly come from?
French nébulé.
Questions about saying nebuly
How do you pronounce nebuly?
Say NEB-yuu-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛbjʊli/. In British English it is /ˈnɛbjʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nebuly?
Nebuly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEB). Broken into parts: NEB · yuu · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say nebuly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛbjʊli/ and the British form is /ˈnɛbjʊli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.