How to pronounce nocent
Say it like NOH-sunt. Nocent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nocent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nocent
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-sunt.
What does nocent mean?
- Causing injury; harmful.
Where does nocent come from?
From Middle English nocent (“guilty”), from Latin nocens, present participle of nocere (“to harm”).
Words that rhyme with nocent
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Questions about saying nocent
How do you pronounce nocent?
Say NOH-sunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊsənt/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nocent?
Nocent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · sunt.
Is nocent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnəʊsənt/ (NOH-sunt).