How to pronounce noughties
Say it like NAW-teez. Noughties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW).
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- NAW
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noughties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of noughties
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NAW-teez.
What does noughties mean?
- The decade consisting of the last year of the previous century and the first nine years of the next: from 1900 to 1909, 2000 to 2009, etc.
Where does noughties come from?
From nought (“zero”) + -ies (“plural of -y”), in imitation of the names of other decades (twenties, thirties, etc).
Questions about saying noughties
How do you pronounce noughties?
Say NAW-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɔtiz/. In British English it is /ˈnɔːtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noughties?
Noughties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAW). Broken into parts: NAW · teez.
Is noughties pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnɔːtiz/ (NAW-teez).