How to pronounce nobodies
Say it like NOH-bod-eez. Nobodies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- bod
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nobodies 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.
- bodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nobodies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-bod-eez.
What does nobodies mean?
- plural of nobody How to pronounce nobody
Words that sound like nobodies
- nobody's
Questions about saying nobodies
How do you pronounce nobodies?
Say NOH-bod-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdiz/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊˌbɒˌdiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nobodies?
Nobodies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · bod · eez.
Is nobodies pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnəʊˌbɒˌdiːz/ (NOH-bod-eez).
What words sound the same as nobodies?
Nobodies sounds the same as nobody's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.