How to Pronounce Naos

To pronounce "naos", say NAOS — one syllable, IPA /ˈneɪ.ɒs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈneɪ.ɒs/

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What does naos mean?

noun

  1. The inner part of a Greek temple. It contained a statue of the appropriate deity surrounded by a colonnaded portico and later gave rise to the Roman cella.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "naos"?▾

"Naos" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "naos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "naos" is /ˈneɪ.ɒs/.

What does "naos" mean?▾

Naos: The inner part of a Greek temple. It contained a statue of the appropriate deity surrounded by a colonnaded portico and later gave rise to the Roman cella.

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