How to pronounce nomad
Say it like NOH-mad. Nomad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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US American/ˈnoʊˌmæd/NOH-mad
UK British/ˈnəʊmæd/NOH-mad
- NOH
- mad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nomad 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.
- madGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nomad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-mad.
What does nomad mean?
noun
- A member of a society or class who herd animals from pasture to pasture with no fixed home.
- Synonym of wanderer: an itinerant person.
- A person who changes residence frequently.
- Synonym of nomadic.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nomad
How do you pronounce nomad?
Say NOH-mad. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊˌmæd/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊmæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nomad?
Nomad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · mad.
Is nomad 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 /ˈnəʊmæd/ (NOH-mad).