How to pronounce Novgorod
Say it like NOV-guh-rod. Novgorod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOV).
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- NOV
- guh
- rod
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novgorod 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Novgorod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOV-guh-rod.
What does Novgorod mean?
- a city in northwestern Russia on the Volkhov River; Russia's oldest city and an important trading center in the Middle Ages
Questions about saying Novgorod
How do you pronounce Novgorod?
Say NOV-guh-rod. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑvɡəˌrɑd/. In British English it is /ˈnɒvɡəˌrɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Novgorod?
Novgorod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOV). Broken into parts: NOV · guh · rod.
Is Novgorod 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 /ˈnɒvɡəˌrɒd/ (NOV-guh-rod).