How to pronounce nounal
Say it like NOW-nul. Nounal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW).
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- NOW
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nounal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nounal
American and British speakers say nounal in essentially the same way: /ˈnaʊnəl/ in the US and /ˈnaʊnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOW-nul.
What does nounal mean?
- Of, relating to, or acting as a noun.“The nounal word was the first in the sentence.”
Where does nounal come from?
From noun + -al; used to avoid confusion with other senses of nominal.
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Questions about saying nounal
How do you pronounce nounal?
Say NOW-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaʊnəl/. In British English it is /ˈnaʊnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nounal?
Nounal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOW). Broken into parts: NOW · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say nounal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaʊnəl/ and the British form is /ˈnaʊnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.