How to Pronounce "nominal"
word
ˈnɑmənəɫ
NAH-muh-nuhl
nˈɒmɪnəl
NOM-ih-nuhl
Definition
Something described as 'nominal' exists in name only, or is very small in amount, value, or importance. It can also mean something related to a name or title.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɑmənəɫ
British English
nˈɒmɪnəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NAH-muh-nuhl
UK
NOM-ih-nuhl
Listen in Context
The club charges a nominal fee for membership.
Her authority is nominal; she doesn't make real decisions.
The nominal value of the coin is one dollar.
Although he was the nominal manager, his assistant ran the whole office.