How to Pronounce Nones

To pronounce "nones", say NON-es — 2 syllables, IPA /nəʊnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/nəʊnz/

IPA

"nones" has 2 syllables: non-es. It rhymes with buns and tons, if that helps it stick.

noun

A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.
A break in play between the first and second sessions.

noun

(often capitalized) The notional first-quarter day of a Roman month, occurring on the 7th day of the four original 31-day months (March, May, Quintilis or July, and October) and on the 5th day of all other months.
“The third day before the nones of March is March 5th; the third nones of August is August 3rd; and the third of the nones of November is November 3rd.”
(sometimes capitalized) The ninth hour after dawn (about 3 pm).

noun

The ninth hour of the day counted from sunrise; around three o'clock in the afternoon.
Time of day when the sun is in its zenith; twelve o'clock in the day, midday.

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "nones"?▾

"Nones" has 2 syllables: non · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "nones"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nones" is /nəʊnz/.

What does "nones" mean?▾

Nones: A light meal usually eaten around midday, notably when not as main meal of the day.

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