How to pronounce novelties
Say it like NOV-ul-teez. Novelties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOV).
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- NOV
- ul
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novelties 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of novelties
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOV-ul-teez.
What does novelties mean?
- plural of novelty How to pronounce novelty
Questions about saying novelties
How do you pronounce novelties?
Say NOV-ul-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑvəltiz/. In British English it is /ˈnɒvəltiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in novelties?
Novelties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOV). Broken into parts: NOV · ul · teez.
Is novelties 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 /ˈnɒvəltiz/ (NOV-ul-teez).