How to Pronounce Nought

To pronounce "nought", say NOUGHT — one syllable, IPA /nɔːt/. 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

/nɔːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nought”

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

What does nought mean?

noun

  1. Nothing; something which does not exist.
  2. A thing or person of no worth or value; nil.

verb

  1. To abase, to set at nought.

adjective

  1. Good for nothing; worthless.
  2. Wicked, immoral.

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Words that rhyme with nought

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotspotwrought

Related words

zerocypherciphernaughtnothinganythingscratchnada

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nought"?▾

"Nought" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nought"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nought" is /nɔːt/.

What does "nought" mean?▾

Nought: Nothing; something which does not exist.

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