How to pronounce nostrils
Say it like NOS-trulz. Nostrils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS).
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US American/ˈnɑstrəlz/NOS-trulz
UK British/ˈnɒstrɪlz/NOS-trilz
- NOS
- trulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nostrils 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.
- trulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nostrils
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOS-trilz.
What does nostrils mean?
noun
- plural of nostril How to pronounce nostril
Questions about saying nostrils
How do you pronounce nostrils?
Say NOS-trulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑstrəlz/. In British English it is /ˈnɒstrɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nostrils?
Nostrils has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOS). Broken into parts: NOS · trulz.
Is nostrils 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 /ˈnɒstrɪlz/ (NOS-trilz).