How do you pronounce "nouvelle"?

In American English: /ˌnuːˈvɛl/ (noo-VEHL). In British English: /nuːvˈɛl/ (noov-EHL). In Canadian English: /ˌnuːˈvɛl/ (noo-VEHL). In Australian English: /nuːvˈɛl/ (noov-EHL).

Is "nouvelle" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌnuːˈvɛl/ (noo-VEHL), while in British English it's /nuːvˈɛl/ (noov-EHL).

How to Pronounce "nouvelle"

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nouvelle

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/ˌnuːˈvɛl/

noo-VEHL

Syllable Breakdown

nuːnou·vɛlvelle

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