How to pronounce noo
Say it like NOO. Noo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of noo
American and British speakers say noo in essentially the same way: /nu/ in the US and /nuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOO.
What does noo mean?
- Elongated form of no.
- Pronunciation spelling of new, representing dialects with yod-dropping.
Words that rhyme with noo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noo.
Words that sound like noo
Questions about saying noo
How do you pronounce noo?
Say NOO. The American pronunciation is /nu/. In British English it is /nuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noo?
Noo is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOO.
Do Americans and Brits say noo the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nu/ and the British form is /nuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as noo?
Noo sounds the same as gnu, new, nu in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.