How to pronounce norbolethone
Say it like nor-BOL-ih-thohn. Norbolethone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL).
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- nor
- BOL
- ih
- thohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norbolethone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- BOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- thohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of norbolethone
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: naw-BOL-ih-thohn.
What does norbolethone mean?
- A particular anabolic steroid.
Questions about saying norbolethone
How do you pronounce norbolethone?
Say nor-BOL-ih-thohn. The American pronunciation is /nɔrˈbɑlɪθoʊn/. In British English it is /nɔːˈbɒlɪθəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norbolethone?
Norbolethone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOL). Broken into parts: nor · BOL · ih · thohn.
Is norbolethone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɔːˈbɒlɪθəʊn/ (naw-BOL-ih-thohn).