How to pronounce noirs
Say it like NOYRZ. Noirs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nɔɪrz/NOYRZ
UK British/nɔɪz/NOYZ
- NOYRZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noirs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOYRZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of noirs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NOYZ.
What does noirs mean?
noun
- plural of noir How to pronounce noir
Questions about saying noirs
How do you pronounce noirs?
Say NOYRZ. The American pronunciation is /nɔɪrz/. In British English it is /nɔɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noirs?
Noirs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOYRZ.
Is noirs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɔɪz/ (NOYZ).