How to pronounce nominees
Say it like nom-uh-NEEZ. Nominees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ).
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- nom
- uh
- NEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nominees 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.
- NEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nominees
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nom-uh-NEEZ.
What does nominees mean?
- plural of nominee How to pronounce nominee
Words that rhyme with nominees
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Questions about saying nominees
How do you pronounce nominees?
Say nom-uh-NEEZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑməˈniz/. In British English it is /ˌnɒməˈniːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nominees?
Nominees has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEEZ). Broken into parts: nom · uh · NEEZ.
Is nominees 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 /ˌnɒməˈniːz/ (nom-uh-NEEZ).