How to pronounce nihilartikel
Say it like NY-hih-lar-tih-kul. Nihilartikel has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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- NY
- hih
- lar
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nihilartikel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- hihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- larGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nihilartikel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NY-hih-lah-tih-kul.
What does nihilartikel mean?
- A deliberately fictitious entry in an encyclopedia or academic work, generally identifiable as false, usually included to brand the intellectual property so copies can be identified.
Where does nihilartikel come from?
Borrowed from German Nihilartikel, apparently coined as a hoax in the German-language Wikipedia in 2003 and later picked up by the English Wikipedia, from where it spread to blogs, books, etc., which are now used again as references for the
Questions about saying nihilartikel
How do you pronounce nihilartikel?
Say NY-hih-lar-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪhɪˌlɑrtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪhɪˌlɑːtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nihilartikel?
Nihilartikel has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · hih · lar · tih · kul.
Is nihilartikel 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 /ˈnaɪhɪˌlɑːtɪkəl/ (NY-hih-lah-tih-kul).