How to pronounce newcomer
Say it like NOO-kuhm-er. Newcomer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈnuˌkʌmɚ/NOO-kuhm-er
UK British/ˈnjuːˌkʌmə/NYOO-kuhm-uh
- NOO
- kuhm
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newcomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of newcomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-kuhm-uh.
What does newcomer mean?
noun
- One who has recently come to a community; a recent arrival.
- A new participant in some activity; a neophyte.
Where does newcomer come from?
From Middle English newe-comere, equivalent to new- + comer.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying newcomer
How do you pronounce newcomer?
Say NOO-kuhm-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuˌkʌmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːˌkʌmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newcomer?
Newcomer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · kuhm · er.
Is newcomer 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 /ˈnjuːˌkʌmə/ (NYOO-kuhm-uh).