How to pronounce nigella
Say it like ny-JEL-uh. Nigella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL).
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- ny
- JEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nigella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- JELSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of nigella
American and British speakers say nigella in essentially the same way: /naɪˈdʒɛlə/ in the US and /naɪˈdʒɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ny-JEL-uh.
What does nigella mean?
- Any plant of the genus Nigella of about twelve species of annual flowering plants, the blooms of which are generally blue in color but also found in shades of pink, white and pale purple.
- The seeds of the plant Nigella sativa, used as a culinary spice.
Where does nigella come from?
Borrowed from translingual Nigella, from Late Latin nigella.
Words that rhyme with nigella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nigella.
Questions about saying nigella
How do you pronounce nigella?
Say ny-JEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈdʒɛlə/. In British English it is /naɪˈdʒɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nigella?
Nigella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEL). Broken into parts: ny · JEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say nigella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /naɪˈdʒɛlə/ and the British form is /naɪˈdʒɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.