How to pronounce nimber
Say it like NIM-ber. Nimber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM).
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US American/ˈnɪmbər/NIM-ber
UK British/ˈnɪmbə/NIM-buh
- NIM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nimber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nimber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NIM-buh.
What does nimber mean?
noun
- Any of a set of number-like objects used in combinatorial game theory, equivalent to the values of heaps in the game of nim.
Where does nimber come from?
Blend of nim + number.
Questions about saying nimber
How do you pronounce nimber?
Say NIM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪmbər/. In British English it is /ˈnɪmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nimber?
Nimber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM). Broken into parts: NIM · ber.
Is nimber 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 /ˈnɪmbə/ (NIM-buh).