How to pronounce noisome
Say it like NOY-sum. Noisome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOY).
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- NOY
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noisome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noisome
American and British speakers say noisome in essentially the same way: /ˈnɔɪsəm/ in the US and /ˈnɔɪsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOY-sum.
What does noisome mean?
- Morally hurtful or noxious.
- Hurtful or noxious to health; unwholesome, insalubrious.
- Offensive to the senses; disgusting, unpleasant, nauseous, especially having an undesirable smell.
Where does noisome come from?
From Middle English noysom; equivalent to noy + -some (short for annoy, from an(n)oien, enoien from Anglo-Norman anuier, from Old French enuier (French ennuyer), from Late Latin inodiare, from in- (intensive prefix) + odium (“hate”)).
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Questions about saying noisome
How do you pronounce noisome?
Say NOY-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔɪsəm/. In British English it is /ˈnɔɪsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noisome?
Noisome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOY). Broken into parts: NOY · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say noisome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɔɪsəm/ and the British form is /ˈnɔɪsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.