How to Pronounce "noose"

word

/ˈnus/

noos

/nˈuːs/

noos

Definition

A noose is a loop at the end of a rope that tightens when pulled, often used for catching animals or as part of a hanging.

American English

/ˈnus/

British English

/nˈuːs/

noos

The cowboy made a noose to catch the stray horse.

A noose tightens when you pull on the rope.

He drew a picture of a noose in his notebook.

Falling into the hunter's noose meant certain capture for the animal.