How to pronounce noseeum
Say it like noh-SEE-um. Noseeum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- noh
- SEE
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noseeum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of noseeum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-SEE-um.
What does noseeum mean?
- A biting midge, a small flying insect that harasses people outdoors, particularly in warm weather after sunset.
- The inference that, because one cannot observe a reason for why something is true, that there is no reason why it is true.
Where does noseeum come from?
Shortened no see them.
Words that rhyme with noseeum
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Questions about saying noseeum
How do you pronounce noseeum?
Say noh-SEE-um. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈsiəm/. In British English it is /nəʊˈsiːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noseeum?
Noseeum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: noh · SEE · um.
Is noseeum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /nəʊˈsiːəm/ (noh-SEE-um).