How to pronounce noctambulant
Say it like nok-TAM-byuh-lunt. Noctambulant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM).
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- nok
- TAM
- byuh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noctambulant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- byuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noctambulant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nok-TAM-byuh-lunt.
What does noctambulant mean?
- Relating to or given to sleepwalking; noctambulous.
- Walking or traveling at night.
Questions about saying noctambulant
How do you pronounce noctambulant?
Say nok-TAM-byuh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /nɑkˈtæmbjələnt/. In British English it is /nɒkˈtæmbjələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noctambulant?
Noctambulant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAM). Broken into parts: nok · TAM · byuh · lunt.
Is noctambulant 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 /nɒkˈtæmbjələnt/ (nok-TAM-byuh-lunt).