How to pronounce nostos
Say it like NOS-tos. Nostos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS).
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US American/ˈnɑstɑs/NOS-tos
UK British/ˈnɒstɒs/NOS-tos
- NOS
- tos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nostos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of nostos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOS-tos.
What does nostos mean?
noun
- A homecoming, as after a long journey.
Questions about saying nostos
How do you pronounce nostos?
Say NOS-tos. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑstɑs/. In British English it is /ˈnɒstɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nostos?
Nostos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS). Broken into parts: NOS · tos.
Is nostos 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 /ˈnɒstɒs/ (NOS-tos).