How to Pronounce Noise

To pronounce "noise", say NOIS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /nɔɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/nɔɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “noise”

"noise" has 2 syllables: nois-e. It rhymes with poise and ploys, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: noyes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does noise mean?

noun

  1. Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

    “He knew that it was trash day, when the garbage collectors made all the noise.”

  2. Sound or signal generated by random fluctuations.

verb

  1. To make a noise; to sound.
  2. To spread news of; to spread as rumor or gossip.

Synonyms

sound

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Words that rhyme with noise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

poiseploysboysdestroyshoisecroisetoysalloysemploysannoysboyztoise

Related words

disturbanceinterferenceresounddissonanceracketnoisyhullabaloohubbub

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "noise"?▾

"Noise" has 2 syllables: nois · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "noise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "noise" is /nɔɪz/.

What does "noise" mean?▾

Noise: Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.

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