How to Pronounce None

To pronounce "none", say NON-e — 2 syllables, IPA /nɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/nɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “none”

"none" has 2 syllables: non-e. It rhymes with run and shun, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: nun, nuhn, nunn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does none mean?

noun

  1. A person without religious affiliation.

adverb

  1. To no extent, in no way.

    “I felt none the worse for my recent illness.”

  2. Not at all, not very.

    “He was none too pleased with the delays in the program that was supposed to be his legacy.”

pronoun

  1. Not any of a given number or group.

    “None of this meat tastes right.”

Antonyms

allsome

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Words that rhyme with none

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

runshunstunonesundungunfunhomespunoverdonedoneoverrun

Related words

non-existentnilnaughtneithernobodynothingnessnullnot

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "none"?▾

"None" has 2 syllables: non · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "none"?▾

The IPA transcription of "none" is /nɒn/.

What does "none" mean?▾

None: A person without religious affiliation.

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