How to pronounce noblewoman
Say it like NOH-bul-wuum-un. Noblewoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- bul
- wuum
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noblewoman 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.
- wuumGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noblewoman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-bul-wuum-un.
What does noblewoman mean?
- A woman having a noble rank, especially one belonging to the peerage; a Lady.
Where does noblewoman come from?
From noble + -woman.
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Questions about saying noblewoman
How do you pronounce noblewoman?
Say NOH-bul-wuum-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊbəlˌwʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊbəlˌwʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noblewoman?
Noblewoman has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · bul · wuum · un.
Is noblewoman 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 /ˈnəʊbəlˌwʊmən/ (NOH-bul-wuum-un).