How to pronounce nostril
Say it like NOS-trul. Nostril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS).
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- NOS
- trul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nostril 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.
- trulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nostril
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOS-tril.
What does nostril mean?
- Either of the two orifices located on the nose (or on the beak of a bird); used as a passage for air and other gases to travel the nasal passages.
Where does nostril come from?
From Middle English nostrille, from Old English nosþyrel.
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Questions about saying nostril
How do you pronounce nostril?
Say NOS-trul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑstrəl/. In British English it is /ˈnɒstrɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nostril?
Nostril has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS). Broken into parts: NOS · trul.
Is nostril 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 /ˈnɒstrɪl/ (NOS-tril).