How to pronounce naught
Say it like NAWT. Naught is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NAWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naught pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of naught
American and British speakers say naught in essentially the same way: /nɔt/ in the US and /nɔːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAWT.
What does naught mean?
- Nothing.“Naught can come of this, you mark my words.”
- Alternative spelling of nought.
Where does naught come from?
From the Middle English naught, nought, naht, nawiht, from Old English nawiht.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with naught
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Words that sound like naught
Questions about saying naught
How do you pronounce naught?
Say NAWT. The American pronunciation is /nɔt/. In British English it is /nɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naught?
Naught is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAWT.
Do Americans and Brits say naught the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nɔt/ and the British form is /nɔːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as naught?
Naught sounds the same as nought in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.