How to pronounce noose
Say it like NOOS. Noose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of noose
American and British speakers say noose in essentially the same way: /nus/ in the US and /nuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOOS.
What does noose mean?
- An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.“Put someone's head in a noose”
- To tie or catch in a noose; to entrap or ensnare.
Where does noose come from?
Alternatively, and perhaps more likely, borrowed from Middle Low German nȫse (“loop, noose, snare”), itself of obscure origin.
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Questions about saying noose
How do you pronounce noose?
Say NOOS. The American pronunciation is /nus/. In British English it is /nuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noose?
Noose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say noose the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nus/ and the British form is /nuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as noose?
Noose sounds the same as nous in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.