How to pronounce Nunavut
Say it like NUUN-uh-vut. Nunavut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUN).
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- NUUN
- uh
- vut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nunavut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUUNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Nunavut
American and British speakers say Nunavut in essentially the same way: /ˈnʊnəvət/ in the US and /ˈnʊnəvət/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUUN-uh-vut.
What does Nunavut mean?
- A territory in northern Canada. Capital: Iqaluit.
Where does Nunavut come from?
From Inuktitut nunavut (“our land”)/ᓄᓇᕗᑦ (nonafot).
Questions about saying Nunavut
How do you pronounce Nunavut?
Say NUUN-uh-vut. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊnəvət/. In British English it is /ˈnʊnəvət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nunavut?
Nunavut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUN). Broken into parts: NUUN · uh · vut.
Do Americans and Brits say Nunavut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʊnəvət/ and the British form is /ˈnʊnəvət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.