How to pronounce nodule
Say it like NOJ-ool. Nodule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOJ).
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- NOJ
- ool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nodule pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- oolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of nodule
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NOD-yool.
What does nodule mean?
- A small lump, often roughly hemispherical in shape; a small node.
- A rounded mass or irregular shape; a small knot or lump.
Where does nodule come from?
Borrowed from Latin nōdulus (“small knot”), from nōdus (“knot”).
Words that rhyme with nodule
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Questions about saying nodule
How do you pronounce nodule?
Say NOJ-ool. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑdʒul/. In British English it is /ˈnɒdjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nodule?
Nodule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOJ). Broken into parts: NOJ · ool.
Is nodule 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 /ˈnɒdjuːl/ (NOD-yool).