American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'no' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "no" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "no"

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Simple pronunciation
noh
IPA transcription
/noʊ/
Word frequency
43rd

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What does "no" mean?

  1. 1.used to give a negative response
  2. 2.not any

Examples of "no" in a sentence

  • No, I don't want any cake.
  • There are no more chairs available.
  • No, I haven't seen that movie yet.

How common is "no"?

No is the 43rd most common word in English.

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