How to Pronounce Nothing

To pronounce "nothing", say NOTH-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnʌθɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnʌθɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nothing”

"nothing" has 2 syllables: noth-ing. It rhymes with smithing and pithing, if that helps it stick.

What does nothing mean?

noun

  1. Something trifling, or of no consequence or importance.
  2. A trivial remark (especially in the term sweet nothings).

adverb

  1. Not at all; in no way.

pronoun

  1. Not any thing; no thing.
  2. An absence of anything, including empty space, brightness, darkness, matter, or a vacuum.

Synonyms

consequenceconsequentialinconsequentialinsignificanttriflingunimportant

Antonyms

anythingeverythingsomething

Words that rhyme with nothing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

smithingpithing

Related words

zilchnaughtnixnilaughtzipzerocypher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nothing"?▾

"Nothing" has 2 syllables: noth · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "nothing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nothing" is /ˈnʌθɪŋ/.

What does "nothing" mean?▾

Nothing: Something trifling, or of no consequence or importance.

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