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How to pronounce "noble"

noble

Adjective
American
/ˈnoʊbl/

Syllable Breakdown

no ble

How natives say noble

British
/ˈnəʊbl/

Syllable Breakdown

no ble

How natives say noble

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an 'n' sound.

  • Follow with a long 'oʊ' sound, like in 'go'.

  • End with a 'bl' sound, where 'b' is quickly followed by 'l'.

Common Mistakes

  • nob-le (incorrect extra syllable)

  • no-bul (incorrect vowel sound)

  • nih-ble (incorrect initial vowel sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with an 'n' sound.

  • Follow with a long 'əʊ' sound, like in 'show'.

  • End with a 'bl' sound, where 'b' smoothly leads to 'l'.

common mistakes

  • nob-le (incorrect extra syllable)

  • no-bul (incorrect vowel sound)

  • nih-ble (incorrect initial vowel sound)

FAQ

Why is the 'o' different in AmE and BrE?

In AmE, it's 'oʊ' like 'go', while in BrE, it's 'əʊ' as in 'show'.

Is 'noble' stressed differently in any dialect?

No, the stress is on the first syllable in both AmE and BrE.

Do people often add extra syllables?

Yes, some might mistakenly pronounce it as 'nob-le'.

Definition

noble

Having qualities of high moral character.

Word Family

nobility

/nəˈbɪləti/

noun

The quality of being noble.

Example: Her nobility was admired.

nobly

/ˈnoʊbli/

adverb

In a noble manner.

Example: He acted nobly.

ignoble

/ɪɡˈnoʊbəl/

adjective

Not noble; of low character.

Example: The act was ignoble.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Nobility' has more syllables and stress on '-bi-'.

'Nobly' ends with '-ly' which softens the sound.

'Ignoble' begins with 'iɡ-', changing the initial sound.

Pro Tips

Listen and repeat

Listen to native speakers to catch nuances in pronunciation.

Syllable practice

Break the word into syllables and practice slowly before speeding up.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Noble

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[ˈædvəkəsi]

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/ˈæ.li/

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/əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/

charitable

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

charity

/ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

citizen

/ˈsɪtɪzən/

city

/ˈsɪti/

civic

/ˈsɪvɪk/

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