How to pronounce noblest
Say it like NOH-buh-list. Noblest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- buh
- list
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noblest 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noblest
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-buh-list.
What does noblest mean?
- superlative form of noble: most noble How to pronounce noble
Questions about saying noblest
How do you pronounce noblest?
Say NOH-buh-list. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊbəlɪst/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊbəlɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noblest?
Noblest has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · buh · list.
Is noblest 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 /ˈnəʊbəlɪst/ (NOH-buh-list).