How to Pronounce "noisome"
word
ˈnɔɪ.səm
NOY-sum
nˈɔɪsʌm
NOY-sum
Definition
Very unpleasant, usually referring to something with a strong, bad smell; can also mean harmful or dangerous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnɔɪ.səm
British English
nˈɔɪsʌm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NOY-sum
UK
NOY-sum
Listen in Context
The noisome garbage made it hard to breathe.
A noisome odor came from the old socks.
The pond was filled with noisome water that smelled bad.
After the heavy rain, a noisome mist drifted in from the swamp.