How to Pronounce Naught

To pronounce "naught", say NAUGHT — one syllable, IPA /nɔːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/nɔːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “naught”

"naught" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does naught mean?

noun

  1. Nothingness.

numeral

  1. (old-fashioned) Alternative spelling of nought

pronoun

  1. Nothing.

    “Naught can come of this, you mark my words.”

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Words that rhyme with naught

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fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

nixnilzilchnothingaughtzipzerocypher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "naught"?▾

"Naught" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "naught"?▾

The IPA transcription of "naught" is /nɔːt/.

What does "naught" mean?▾

Naught: Nothingness.

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