How to pronounce Novosibirsk
Say it like noh-vuh-see-BEERSK. Novosibirsk has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BEERSK).
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- noh
- vuh
- see
- BEERSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novosibirsk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BEERSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Novosibirsk
- 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-vuh-see-BEERSK.
What does Novosibirsk mean?
- a city in the Asian part of Russia on the Ob river; largest city in Siberia
Questions about saying Novosibirsk
How do you pronounce Novosibirsk?
Say noh-vuh-see-BEERSK. The American pronunciation is /ˌnoʊvəsiˈbɪrsk/. In British English it is /ˌnəʊvəsiˈbɪəsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Novosibirsk?
Novosibirsk has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BEERSK). Broken into parts: noh · vuh · see · BEERSK.
Is Novosibirsk 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 /ˌnəʊvəsiˈbɪəsk/ (noh-vuh-see-BEERSK).