To pronounce "nobody", say NOB-ody — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnəʊ.bɒ.di/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈnəʊ.bɒ.di/
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"nobody" has 2 syllables: nob-ody. It rhymes with free and devotee, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Whether you're a nobody or a player, everyone in Tinseltown wants to be King of Hollywood! - Conquering Hollywood”
pronoun
“I asked several people, but nobody knew how.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nobody" has 2 syllables: nob · ody.
The IPA transcription of "nobody" is /ˈnəʊ.bɒ.di/.
Nobody: Someone who is not important or well-known.
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