How to pronounce nenuphar
Say it like NEN-yuh-far. Nenuphar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEN).
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- NEN
- yuh
- far
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nenuphar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- farGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nenuphar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NEN-yuh-fah.
What does nenuphar mean?
- A water lily, especially the European white water lily (Nymphaea alba) or the yellow water lily (Nuphar lutea).
Questions about saying nenuphar
How do you pronounce nenuphar?
Say NEN-yuh-far. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛnjəˌfɑr/. In British English it is /ˈnɛnjʊfɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nenuphar?
Nenuphar has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEN). Broken into parts: NEN · yuh · far.
Is nenuphar 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 /ˈnɛnjʊfɑː/ (NEN-yuh-fah).