How to pronounce nobleman
Say it like NOH-bul-mun. Nobleman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- bul
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nobleman 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nobleman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-bul-mun.
What does nobleman mean?
- A peer; an aristocrat; ranks range from baron to king to emperor.
Where does nobleman come from?
From noble + man.
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Questions about saying nobleman
How do you pronounce nobleman?
Say NOH-bul-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊbəlmən/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊbəlmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nobleman?
Nobleman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · bul · mun.
Is nobleman 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 /ˈnəʊbəlmən/ (NOH-bul-mun).