How to pronounce nubile
Say it like NOO-byle. Nubile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- byle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nubile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- byleKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nubile
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOO-byle.
What does nubile mean?
- Of an age suitable for marriage; marriageable (principally of a young woman).
- Sexually attractive (especially of a young woman).
- A woman of marriageable age; a sexually attractive young woman
Where does nubile come from?
From French nubile, from Latin nūbilis (“marriageable”), from nūbō (“marry, to take as husband”), from Proto-Indo-European *snewbʰ- (“to marry, to wed”).
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Questions about saying nubile
How do you pronounce nubile?
Say NOO-byle. The American pronunciation is /ˈnubaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːbaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nubile?
Nubile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · byle.
Is nubile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ (NYOO-byle).