How to pronounce noonish
Say it like NOO-nish. Noonish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO).
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- NOO
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noonish 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.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of noonish
American and British speakers say noonish in essentially the same way: /ˈnunɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈnuːnɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOO-nish.
What does noonish mean?
- Any time close to noon; midday or thereabouts.
Where does noonish come from?
From noon + -ish.
Questions about saying noonish
How do you pronounce noonish?
Say NOO-nish. The American pronunciation is /ˈnunɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈnuːnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noonish?
Noonish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOO). Broken into parts: NOO · nish.
Do Americans and Brits say noonish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnunɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈnuːnɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.