How to pronounce novella
Say it like noh-VEL-uh. Novella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL).
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- noh
- VEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of novella
American and British speakers say novella in essentially the same way: /noʊˈvɛlə/ in the US and /nəˈvɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: nuh-VEL-uh.
What does novella mean?
- A short novel or long short story.
Where does novella come from?
Borrowed from Italian novella.
Words that rhyme with novella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of novella.
Questions about saying novella
How do you pronounce novella?
Say noh-VEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈvɛlə/. In British English it is /nəˈvɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in novella?
Novella has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEL). Broken into parts: noh · VEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say novella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /noʊˈvɛlə/ and the British form is /nəˈvɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.