How to pronounce nobility
Say it like noh-BIL-uh-tee. Nobility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- noh
- BIL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nobility pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BILSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nobility
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: noh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does nobility mean?
- A noble or privileged social class, historically accompanied by a hereditary title; aristocracy.“The castle was once home to the Scottish nobility.”
- The quality of being noble.“He displayed nobility of character when helping his rivals.”
Where does nobility come from?
From Old French nobilité, from Latin nobilitas.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with nobility
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nobility.
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Questions about saying nobility
How do you pronounce nobility?
Say noh-BIL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈbɪləti/. In British English it is /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nobility?
Nobility has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: noh · BIL · uh · tee.
Is nobility pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ (noh-BIL-ih-tee).