How to pronounce noctambulation
Say it like nok-tam-byuh-LAY-shun. Noctambulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
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- nok
- tam
- byuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noctambulation 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.
- tamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- byuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noctambulation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nok-tam-byuh-LAY-shun.
What does noctambulation mean?
- sleepwalking
Where does noctambulation come from?
First attested in 1721; from noct- + ambulation.
Words that rhyme with noctambulation
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Questions about saying noctambulation
How do you pronounce noctambulation?
Say nok-tam-byuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /nɑkˌtæmbjʊˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /nɒkˌtæmbjʊˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noctambulation?
Noctambulation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: nok · tam · byuh · LAY · shun.
Is noctambulation 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 /nɒkˌtæmbjʊˈleɪʃən/ (nok-tam-byuh-LAY-shun).