How to pronounce noises
Say it like NOY-ziz. Noises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOY).
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- NOY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noises pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noises
American and British speakers say noises in essentially the same way: /ˈnɔɪzɪz/ in the US and /ˈnɔɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOY-ziz.
What does noises mean?
- plural of noise How to pronounce noise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of noise How to pronounce noise
Questions about saying noises
How do you pronounce noises?
Say NOY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnɔɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noises?
Noises has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOY). Broken into parts: NOY · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say noises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɔɪzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈnɔɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.