How to Pronounce News

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

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Letters

/njuːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “news”

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

What does news mean?

noun

  1. New information of interest.

    “Is there any news about the storm?”

  2. Information about current events disseminated via media.

    “Did you hear/read/see the latest news?”

verb

  1. To report; to make known.

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Words that rhyme with news

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusesuffuse

Related words

newsworthinesswordintelligencetidingsreportingreporterjournalismjournalistic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "news"?▾

"News" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "news"?▾

The IPA transcription of "news" is /njuːz/.

What does "news" mean?▾

News: New information of interest.

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