How to pronounce nudibranch
Say it like NYOO-dih-brangk. Nudibranch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO).
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- NYOO
- dih
- brangk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nudibranch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- brangkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nudibranch
American and British speakers say nudibranch in essentially the same way: /ˈnjudɪˌbræŋk/ in the US and /ˈnjuːdɪˌbræŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYOO-dih-brangk.
What does nudibranch mean?
- A sea slug belonging to the order Nudibranchia.
Where does nudibranch come from?
Circa 19th century, borrowed from translingual Nudibranchia, from Latin nudus (“naked”) + branchia (“gills”).
Questions about saying nudibranch
How do you pronounce nudibranch?
Say NYOO-dih-brangk. The American pronunciation is /ˈnjudɪˌbræŋk/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːdɪˌbræŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nudibranch?
Nudibranch has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYOO). Broken into parts: NYOO · dih · brangk.
Do Americans and Brits say nudibranch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnjudɪˌbræŋk/ and the British form is /ˈnjuːdɪˌbræŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.