How to pronounce nuh
Say it like NUH. Nuh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NUH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of nuh
American and British speakers say nuh in essentially the same way: /nʌ/ in the US and /nʌ/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUH.
What does nuh mean?
- no, nah
- Alternative spelling of nah.
- don’t, doesn’t
Where does nuh come from?
From Middle English na, from Old English nā.
Words that rhyme with nuh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nuh.
Questions about saying nuh
How do you pronounce nuh?
Say NUH. The American pronunciation is /nʌ/. In British English it is /nʌ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nuh?
Nuh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NUH.
Do Americans and Brits say nuh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /nʌ/ and the British form is /nʌ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.