How to pronounce novels
Say it like NOV-ulz. Novels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOV).
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US American/ˈnɑvəlz/NOV-ulz
UK British/ˈnɒvəlz/NOV-ulz
- NOV
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novels pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of novels
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOV-ulz.
What does novels mean?
noun
- plural of novel How to pronounce novel
Questions about saying novels
How do you pronounce novels?
Say NOV-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑvəlz/. In British English it is /ˈnɒvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in novels?
Novels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOV). Broken into parts: NOV · ulz.
Is novels 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 /ˈnɒvəlz/ (NOV-ulz).