Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nov

/nˈoʊv/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.37 in modern English

Syllables
nov
IPA
/nˈoʊv/
6
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A novice.

Slang

name

Alternative letter-case form of Nov (“November”).

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How do you pronounce nov?
The recorded pronunciation is /nˈoʊv/.
What does nov mean?
A novice.
Where does nov come from?
Clipping of novice.

How to pronounce nov

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “nov”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/nˈoʊv/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “nov” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.