How to pronounce nomen
Say it like NOH-mun. Nomen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nomen 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nomen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-mun.
What does nomen mean?
- A taxonomic name.
Where does nomen come from?
From Latin nōmen (“name”), a clipping of nōmen gentīle (“family name”).
Words that rhyme with nomen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nomen.
Questions about saying nomen
How do you pronounce nomen?
Say NOH-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊmən/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nomen?
Nomen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · mun.
Is nomen 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 /ˈnəʊmən/ (NOH-mun).