How to pronounce nov
Say it like NOHV. Nov is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/noʊv/NOHV
UK British/nəʊv/NOHV
- NOHV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nov pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nov
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOHV.
What does nov mean?
noun
- A novice.
Where does nov come from?
Clipping of novice.
Words that rhyme with nov
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Questions about saying nov
How do you pronounce nov?
Say NOHV. The American pronunciation is /noʊv/. In British English it is /nəʊv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nov?
Nov is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOHV.
Is nov 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 /nəʊv/ (NOHV).