How to pronounce Norse
Say it like NORS. Norse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/nɔrs/NORS
UK British/nɔːs/NAWS
- NORS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Norse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAWS.
What does Norse mean?
noun
- an inhabitant of Scandinavia
- a native or inhabitant of Norway
- the northern family of Germanic languages that are spoken in Scandinavia and Iceland
- of or relating to Scandinavia or its peoples or cultures“Norse sagas”“Norse nomads”
- of or relating to Norway or its people or culture or language“Norwegian herring”
Words that rhyme with Norse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Norse.
Questions about saying Norse
How do you pronounce Norse?
Say NORS. The American pronunciation is /nɔrs/. In British English it is /nɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Norse?
Norse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NORS.
Is Norse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɔːs/ (NAWS).