How to pronounce novel

Say it like this: /ˈnɑvəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈnɑvəl/

What does novel mean?

adjNewly made, formed or evolved; having no precedent; of recent origin; new.

Original, especially in an interesting way; new and striking; not of the typical or ordinary type.

nounA work of prose fiction, longer than a novella.

A fable; a short tale, especially one of many making up a larger work.

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