How to pronounce Nineveh
Say it like NIN-uh-vuh. Nineveh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN).
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- NIN
- uh
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nineveh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Nineveh
American and British speakers say Nineveh in essentially the same way: /ˈnɪnəvə/ in the US and /ˈnɪnəvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NIN-uh-vuh.
What does Nineveh mean?
- an ancient Assyrian city on the Tigris across from the modern city of Mosul in the northern part of what is now known as Iraq
Questions about saying Nineveh
How do you pronounce Nineveh?
Say NIN-uh-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɪnəvə/. In British English it is /ˈnɪnəvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nineveh?
Nineveh has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NIN). Broken into parts: NIN · uh · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Nineveh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɪnəvə/ and the British form is /ˈnɪnəvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.