How to pronounce nominee
Say it like nom-uh-NEE. Nominee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nominee. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- nom
- uh
- NEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nomGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nominee
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nom-ih-nee.
What does nominee mean?
- a politician who is running for public office
Where does nominee come from?
From nomin(ate) + -ee.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with nominee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nominee.
Questions about saying nominee
How do you pronounce nominee?
Say nom-uh-NEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑməˈni/. In British English it is /ˌnɒmɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominee?
Nominee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEE). Broken into parts: nom · uh · NEE.
Is nominee 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 /ˌnɒmɪni/ (nom-ih-nee).