How to pronounce nobly
Say it like NOH-blee. Nobly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nobly 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nobly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-blee.
What does nobly mean?
- In a noble manner.“In the end he died nobly, trying to save the lives of others.”
Where does nobly come from?
From Middle English nobeliche, nobely, nobilliche, nobilly, nobliche, noblike, nobly, noblye, equivalent to noble + -ly.
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Questions about saying nobly
How do you pronounce nobly?
Say NOH-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊbli/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nobly?
Nobly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · blee.
Is nobly 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 /ˈnəʊbli/ (NOH-blee).