How to pronounce noble
Say it like NOH-bul. Noble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noble
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-bul.
What does noble mean?
- impressive in appearance“a baronial mansion”“an imposing residence”
- of or belonging to or constituting the hereditary aristocracy especially as derived from feudal times“of noble birth”
- having or showing or indicative of high or elevated character“a noble spirit”“noble deeds”
- a titled peer of the realm
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Words that rhyme with noble
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Questions about saying noble
How do you pronounce noble?
Say NOH-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊbəl/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noble?
Noble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · bul.
Is noble 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 /ˈnəʊbəl/ (NOH-bul).