How to Pronounce Nowhere

To pronounce "nowhere", say NOWH-er-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈnəʊ.wɛə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nowhere”

"nowhere" has 3 syllables: nowh-er-e. It rhymes with despair and glare, if that helps it stick.

What does nowhere mean?

noun

  1. No particular place, noplace.

    “They went on a cruise to nowhere.”

adjective

  1. Unimportant; unworthy of notice.

adverb

  1. In no place.

    “Nowhere did the rules say anything about popcorn.”

  2. To no place.

    “We sat in traffic, going nowhere.”

Antonyms

everywhere

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Words that rhyme with nowhere

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

despairglaredebonairbaredeclareaffairflarefairwelfareawareairsquare

Related words

never-nevernevernullnotnothingeverdamnobscurity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nowhere"?▾

"Nowhere" has 3 syllables: nowh · er · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nowhere"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nowhere" is /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/.

What does "nowhere" mean?▾

Nowhere: No particular place, noplace.

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