How to pronounce nimbleness
Say it like NIM-bul-nis. Nimbleness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM).
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- NIM
- bul
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nimbleness 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nimbleness
American and British speakers say nimbleness in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪmbəlnɪs/ in the US and /ˈnɪmbəlnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIM-bul-nis.
What does nimbleness mean?
- The quality of being nimble.
Where does nimbleness come from?
From Middle English nymmylnes; equivalent to nimble + -ness.
Questions about saying nimbleness
How do you pronounce nimbleness?
Say NIM-bul-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪmbəlnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈnɪmbəlnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nimbleness?
Nimbleness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM). Broken into parts: NIM · bul · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say nimbleness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪmbəlnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈnɪmbəlnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.