How to pronounce noh
Say it like NOH. Noh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noh 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.
American vs British pronunciation of noh
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH.
What does noh mean?
- A form of classical Japanese music drama.
Words that rhyme with noh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noh.
Words that sound like noh
Questions about saying noh
How do you pronounce noh?
Say NOH. The American pronunciation is /noʊ/. In British English it is /nəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noh?
Noh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOH.
Is noh 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 /nəʊ/ (NOH).
What words sound the same as noh?
Noh sounds the same as know, no in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.