How to pronounce noblesse
Say it like noh-BLES. Noblesse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLES).
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- noh
- BLES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noblesse 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.
- BLESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of noblesse
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-BLES.
What does noblesse mean?
- The quality of being noble; nobleness.
- The nobility; peerage.
Where does noblesse come from?
From Middle English noblesse, from Anglo-Norman noblesse, noblesce et al., Old French noblace, nobleche et al., from noble (“noble”).
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Words that rhyme with noblesse
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Questions about saying noblesse
How do you pronounce noblesse?
Say noh-BLES. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈblɛs/. In British English it is /nəʊˈblɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noblesse?
Noblesse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLES). Broken into parts: noh · BLES.
Is noblesse 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 /nəʊˈblɛs/ (noh-BLES).