How to pronounce nomadic
Say it like noh-MAD-ik. Nomadic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAD).
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- noh
- MAD
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nomadic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of nomadic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-MAD-ik.
What does nomadic mean?
- Of or related to itinerant herdsmen.
- Of or related to any habitually wandering person or animal.
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Words that rhyme with nomadic
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Questions about saying nomadic
How do you pronounce nomadic?
Say noh-MAD-ik. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈmædɪk/. In British English it is /nəʊˈmædɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nomadic?
Nomadic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAD). Broken into parts: noh · MAD · ik.
Is nomadic 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 /nəʊˈmædɪk/ (noh-MAD-ik).