How to pronounce novas
Say it like NOH-vuz. Novas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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US American/ˈnoʊvəz/NOH-vuz
UK British/ˈnəʊvəz/NOH-vuz
- NOH
- vuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of novas
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-vuz.
What does novas mean?
noun
- plural of nova How to pronounce nova
Questions about saying novas
How do you pronounce novas?
Say NOH-vuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊvəz/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in novas?
Novas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · vuz.
Is novas 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 /ˈnəʊvəz/ (NOH-vuz).