How to pronounce nosebleed
Say it like NOHZ-bleed. Nosebleed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHZ).
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- NOHZ
- bleed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nosebleed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bleedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of nosebleed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHZ-bleed.
What does nosebleed mean?
- Haemorrhage from the nose (usually, blood flow exiting the nostrils that originates from the nasal cavity).
- Mental overload (usually attained as a result of having to comprehend new and/or complex concepts or languages that one is not particularly skilled with).
Where does nosebleed come from?
From nose + bleed.
Questions about saying nosebleed
How do you pronounce nosebleed?
Say NOHZ-bleed. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊzˌblid/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nosebleed?
Nosebleed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOHZ). Broken into parts: NOHZ · bleed.
Is nosebleed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ (NOHZ-bleed).