How to pronounce nocuous
Say it like NOK-yoo-us. Nocuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK).
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- NOK
- yoo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nocuous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nocuous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: NOK-yoo-us.
What does nocuous mean?
- Likely to cause harm or damage.
Where does nocuous come from?
Ultimately from Latin nocuus (“harmful”).
Questions about saying nocuous
How do you pronounce nocuous?
Say NOK-yoo-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑkjuəs/. In British English it is /ˈnɒkjuːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nocuous?
Nocuous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOK). Broken into parts: NOK · yoo · us.
Is nocuous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈnɒkjuːəs/ (NOK-yoo-us).