How to pronounce nombril
Say it like NOM-brul. Nombril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOM).
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- NOM
- brul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nombril pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- brulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nombril
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOM-bril.
What does nombril mean?
- A point halfway between the fess point (center of the shield) and the middle base (bottom) point of an escutcheon.
Where does nombril come from?
Borrowed from Middle French nombril.
Questions about saying nombril
How do you pronounce nombril?
Say NOM-brul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑmbrəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɒmbrɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nombril?
Nombril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOM). Broken into parts: NOM · brul.
Is nombril 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 /ˈnɒmbrɪl/ (NOM-bril).