How to Pronounce Nous

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

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Letters

/naʊs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “nous”

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

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

What does nous mean?

noun

  1. The mind or intellect, reason, both rational and emotional
  2. In Neoplatonism, the divine reason, regarded as first divine emanation.

Words that rhyme with nous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induceobtuseproduceuseabstrusededucereducereclusedouceabuseloosediffuse

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nous"?▾

"Nous" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "nous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nous" is /naʊs/.

What does "nous" mean?▾

Nous: The mind or intellect, reason, both rational and emotional

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