How to pronounce norbormide
Say it like nor-BOR-myde. Norbormide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- nor
- BOR
- myde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norbormide 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.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mydeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of norbormide
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: naw-BAW-myde.
What does norbormide mean?
- A particular rodenticide.
Questions about saying norbormide
How do you pronounce norbormide?
Say nor-BOR-myde. The American pronunciation is /nɔrˈbɔrmaɪd/. In British English it is /nɔːˈbɔːmaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norbormide?
Norbormide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: nor · BOR · myde.
Is norbormide 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 /nɔːˈbɔːmaɪd/ (naw-BAW-myde).