How to pronounce nimbus
Say it like NIM-bus. Nimbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM).
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- NIM
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nimbus 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.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nimbus
American and British speakers say nimbus in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪmbəs/ in the US and /ˈnɪmbəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIM-bus.
What does nimbus mean?
- A circle of light; a halo.
- A gray rain cloud.
Questions about saying nimbus
How do you pronounce nimbus?
Say NIM-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪmbəs/. In British English it is /ˈnɪmbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nimbus?
Nimbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIM). Broken into parts: NIM · bus.
Do Americans and Brits say nimbus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪmbəs/ and the British form is /ˈnɪmbəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.