How to Pronounce No-good

To pronounce "no-good", say NOG-ood — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

NOG-ood

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💡 Tip for remembering “no-good”

"no-good" has 2 syllables: nog-ood.

What does no-good mean?

noun

  1. A worthless or useless person

adjective

  1. Having no value, use or merit

Related words

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How many syllables are in "no-good"?▾

"No-good" has 2 syllables: nog · ood.

What does "no-good" mean?▾

No-good: A worthless or useless person

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