How to pronounce node
Say it like NOHD. Node is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Node pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of node
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHD.
What does node mean?
- a connecting point at which several lines come together
- any thickened enlargement
- (botany) the small swelling that is the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge
Where does node come from?
From Middle English node, borrowed from Latin nōdus.
Words that rhyme with node
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of node.
Questions about saying node
How do you pronounce node?
Say NOHD. The American pronunciation is /noʊd/. In British English it is /nəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in node?
Node is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOHD.
Is node 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 /nəʊd/ (NOHD).