How to pronounce nominally
Say it like NAH-muh-nuh-lee. Nominally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- muh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nominally
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOM-ih-nuh-lee.
What does nominally mean?
- In a nominal manner; in name only.
- Slightly.
- As a noun.
Where does nominally come from?
From nominal + -ly.
Words that rhyme with nominally
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Questions about saying nominally
How do you pronounce nominally?
Say NAH-muh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑmənəli/. In British English it is /ˈnɒmɪnəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominally?
Nominally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · muh · nuh · lee.
Is nominally 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 /ˈnɒmɪnəli/ (NOM-ih-nuh-lee).