How to pronounce nobody
Say it like NOH-bod-ee. Nobody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- bod
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nobody 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.
- eeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nobody
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-buh-dee.
What does nobody mean?
- a person of no influence
Where does nobody come from?
From Middle English nobody, no-body, no body.
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Questions about saying nobody
How do you pronounce nobody?
Say NOH-bod-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊˌbɑˌdi/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊbədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nobody?
Nobody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · bod · ee.
Is nobody 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 /ˈnəʊbədi/ (NOH-buh-dee).