How to pronounce nuncio
Say it like NUHN-see-oh. Nuncio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN).
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- NUHN
- see
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuncio 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nuncio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NUHN-see-oh.
What does nuncio mean?
- The ecclesiastic title of a permanent diplomatic representative of the Roman Catholic Church to a sovereign state or international organization, who is accorded a rank equivalent to an accredited ambassador, and may also be given additional privileges including recognition as Dean in a country's dip
- One who bears a message; a messenger.
Where does nuncio come from?
from Latin nūntius (“envoy”).
Questions about saying nuncio
How do you pronounce nuncio?
Say NUHN-see-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌnsioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌnsiəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuncio?
Nuncio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN). Broken into parts: NUHN · see · oh.
Is nuncio pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnʌnsiəʊ/ (NUHN-see-oh).