How to pronounce novercal
Say it like noh-VUR-kul. Novercal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR).
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- noh
- VUR
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novercal 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.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of novercal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-VUR-kul.
What does novercal mean?
- Of or pertaining to a stepmother.
Where does novercal come from?
From Latin novercalis, from noverca (“a stepmother”).
Words that rhyme with novercal
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Questions about saying novercal
How do you pronounce novercal?
Say noh-VUR-kul. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈvɝkəl/. In British English it is /nəʊˈvɜːkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in novercal?
Novercal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VUR). Broken into parts: noh · VUR · kul.
Is novercal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nəʊˈvɜːkəl/ (noh-VUR-kul).