How to pronounce nutbag
Say it like NUHT-bag. Nutbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce nutbag. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NUHT
- bag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nutbag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of nutbag
American and British speakers say nutbag in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌtˌbæɡ/ in the US and /ˈnʌtˌbæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHT-bag.
What does nutbag mean?
- An odd, eccentric or insane person.
- A bag filled with nuts, especially one that is hung outdoors to act as a bird feeder.
Where does nutbag come from?
From nut + bag.
Questions about saying nutbag
How do you pronounce nutbag?
Say NUHT-bag. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌtˌbæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈnʌtˌbæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nutbag?
Nutbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHT). Broken into parts: NUHT · bag.
Do Americans and Brits say nutbag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌtˌbæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈnʌtˌbæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.