How to pronounce noona
Say it like NOO-nuh. Noona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noona 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noona
American and British speakers say noona in essentially the same way: /ˈnunə/ in the US and /ˈnuːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOO-nuh.
What does noona mean?
- An affectionate term of address for an older sister or somewhat older woman.
Where does noona come from?
Borrowed from Korean 누나 (nuna, “older sister of a man”).
Words that rhyme with noona
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noona.
Questions about saying noona
How do you pronounce noona?
Say NOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnunə/. In British English it is /ˈnuːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noona?
Noona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say noona the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnunə/ and the British form is /ˈnuːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.