How to Pronounce Nos

To pronounce "nos", say NOS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does nos mean?

noun

  1. A negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement or disapproval
  2. A vote not in favor, or opposing a proposition

    “The workers voted on whether to strike, and there were thirty "yeses" and two "nos".”

noun

  1. An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

    “Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers.”

  2. A numeral: a symbol for a non-negative integer.

    “The number 8 is usually made with a single stroke.”

Synonyms

naynopenumeralrimescalar

Antonyms

ayeyeayes

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nos"?▾

"Nos" has one syllable.

What does "nos" mean?▾

Nos: A negating expression; an answer that shows disagreement or disapproval

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