How to pronounce nomenclature
Say it like NOH-mun-klay-cher. Nomenclature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- mun
- klay
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nomenclature 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.
- klayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of nomenclature
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-MENG-kluh-chuh.
What does nomenclature mean?
- A set of rules used for forming the names or terms in a particular field of arts or sciences.
- A set of names or terms.
Where does nomenclature come from?
Borrowed from Latin nōmenclātūra (“a calling by name, list of names”), from nōmen (“name”) + calāre (“call”).
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Questions about saying nomenclature
How do you pronounce nomenclature?
Say NOH-mun-klay-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃɚ/. In British English it is /nəʊˈmɛŋklətʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nomenclature?
Nomenclature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · mun · klay · cher.
Is nomenclature pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /nəʊˈmɛŋklətʃə/ (noh-MENG-kluh-chuh).