How to pronounce nomenclatural
Say it like noh-mun-KLAY-chuh-rul. Nomenclatural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAY).
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- noh
- mun
- KLAY
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nomenclatural 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nomenclatural
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-mun-KLAY-chuh-rul.
What does nomenclatural mean?
- Of or pertaining to nomenclature.
Where does nomenclatural come from?
From nomenclature + -al.
Questions about saying nomenclatural
How do you pronounce nomenclatural?
Say noh-mun-KLAY-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /noʊmənˈkleɪtʃərəl/. In British English it is /nəʊmənˈkleɪtʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nomenclatural?
Nomenclatural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KLAY). Broken into parts: noh · mun · KLAY · chuh · rul.
Is nomenclatural 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 /nəʊmənˈkleɪtʃərəl/ (noh-mun-KLAY-chuh-rul).