How to pronounce neroli
Say it like NER-uh-lee. Neroli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER).
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- NER
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neroli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of neroli
American and British speakers say neroli in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛrəli/ in the US and /ˈnɪərəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEER-ruh-lee.
What does neroli mean?
- More fully neroli oil or oil of neroli: an essential oil distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange or Seville orange (Citrus × aurantium subsp. amara) used to make perfumes.
Where does neroli come from?
Borrowed from French néroli (“neroli”), from Nerola, a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Words that rhyme with neroli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neroli.
- necessarily
- primarily
- temporarily
- voluntarily
- extraordinarily
- ordinarily
- momentarily
- militarily
- merrily
- customarily
Questions about saying neroli
How do you pronounce neroli?
Say NER-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛrəli/. In British English it is /ˈnɪərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neroli?
Neroli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NER). Broken into parts: NER · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say neroli the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛrəli/ and the British form is /ˈnɪərəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.