How to pronounce noni
Say it like NOH-nee. Noni has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH).
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- NOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noni 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of noni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NOH-nee.
What does noni mean?
- The Polynesian fruit tree Morinda citrifolia.
- The fruit of Morinda citrifolia, or a juice made from this fruit that is purported to have healthful qualities
Where does noni come from?
Borrowed from Hawaiian noni.
Words that rhyme with noni
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noni.
Questions about saying noni
How do you pronounce noni?
Say NOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈnəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noni?
Noni has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOH). Broken into parts: NOH · nee.
Is noni 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 /ˈnəʊni/ (NOH-nee).