How to pronounce nones
Say it like NUHNZ. Nones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUHNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nones pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nones
American and British speakers say nones in essentially the same way: /nʌnz/ in the US and /nəʊnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOHNZ.
What does nones mean?
- The divine office appointed to the hour.“The Greek monks always listen to their reader recite Psalms 83, 84, and 85 from the Septuagint at nones.”
- Alternative form of Nones: atheists or those without religious affiliation.
Where does nones come from?
As a time of day, via the plural form of Middle English, Anglo-Norman, & French none and Latin nōna (“ninth hour”) after the manner of earlier matins, vespers, etc.
Words that rhyme with nones
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nones.
Questions about saying nones
How do you pronounce nones?
Say NUHNZ. The American pronunciation is /nʌnz/. In British English it is /nəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nones?
Nones is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUHNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say nones the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌnz/ and the British form is /nəʊnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.