How to pronounce nunatak
Say it like NUHN-uh-tak. Nunatak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN).
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- NUHN
- uh
- tak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nunatak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- takKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nunatak
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NUHN-uh-tak.
What does nunatak mean?
- A mountain top or rocky element of a ridge that is surrounded by glacial ice but is not covered by ice; a peak protruding from the surface ice sheet.
Where does nunatak come from?
Borrowed from Greenlandic nunataq.
Questions about saying nunatak
How do you pronounce nunatak?
Say NUHN-uh-tak. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌnətæk/. In British English it is /ˈnʌnətæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nunatak?
Nunatak has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN). Broken into parts: NUHN · uh · tak.
Is nunatak pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnʌnətæk/ (NUHN-uh-tak).