How to pronounce noria
Say it like NOR-ee-uh. Noria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR).
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- NOR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noria
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: NAW-reer.
What does noria mean?
- A treadwheel with attached buckets, used to raise and deposit water.
- Any mechanism using buckets to raise water to an aqueduct.
Words that rhyme with noria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noria.
Questions about saying noria
How do you pronounce noria?
Say NOR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔriə/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːrɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noria?
Noria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOR). Broken into parts: NOR · ee · uh.
Is noria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈnɔːrɪə/ (NAW-reer).