How to Pronounce Noon

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/nuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “noon”

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

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

What does noon mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. To relax or sleep around midday

Synonyms

capstonenoon of nightmiddaynonesnoontidetwelve

Antonyms

midnight

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Words that rhyme with noon

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croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoon

Related words

noondaymiddaynoontidemidnightafternoonmorningmidmorningevening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "noon"?▾

"Noon" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "noon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "noon" is /nuːn/.

What does "noon" mean?▾

Noon: The ninth hour of the day counted from sunrise; around three o'clock in the afternoon.

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